Biblioteques Expandides: 'Search and Explore 寻寻觅觅'
10 November 2026 · 10:30
Biblioteca El Fort Pienc – Ana María Moix, el Fort Pienc, Eixample
Since 2008, the Biblioteca El Fort Pienc - Ana María Moix has been building a special collection devoted to Chinese language and culture, with the aim of bringing this heritage closer to the Chinese community and to anyone interested in China. The collection includes nearly six hundred books in Chinese for children and adults, as well as works in Catalan and Spanish on Chinese history, language, art and literature, plus a film and music collection. The library is also known for its free Chinese-Catalan/Spanish language exchange service, internationally recognised for its contribution to social inclusion, and for a regular programme of cultural activities. As part of the Biblioteques Expandides series, we offer a talk, a visit to the library and a working session in which we will reflect on the history, composition and classification of the Chinese collection. How can we give new meaning to its narrative in relation to the literary work produced through the self-representation of Chinese diaspora communities? What artistic and community possibilities can strengthen its ties with the neighbourhood and the city? Participants: Paloma Chen is a writer, poet and communicator. She works…
Part of the programme: L'aventura de conèixer - T'interessa. See the 11 activities in this programme in Barcelona, from September 28 to December 1. All free.
Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · checked on 2 November 2026