Every April 23rd, the world celebrates Book Day, a date that honors universal literary figures such as Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Garcilaso de la Vega. In Madrid, this commemoration transforms into a full cultural weekend, offering a wide range of events for all audiences.

The program, running from April 23rd to 26th, will include storytelling, children's workshops, recitals, book presentations, shared readings, concerts, and guided tours. These events will be distributed across libraries, museums, cultural centers, and squares throughout the city, promoting public participation in literary culture.

This year, the celebration holds special significance as it marks the centenary of its official approval in Spain in 1926. The Municipal Public Libraries Network of Madrid City Council has enhanced its offerings with activities in various neighborhoods and the publication of a special reading guide, available in its centers.

Among the most innovative proposals are a literary escape room, visits to artisanal bookbinding workshops, and events that merge music and poetry. Highlights also include gatherings like Meet & Read, an outdoor reading festival, and roundtables on the book's impact in the digital age, as well as film forums dedicated to cinematic classics.

Book fairs will be another major attraction, with a presence in districts such as Fuencarral-El Pardo, Arganzuela, Carabanchel, Latina, Moratalaz, and Chamartín. These venues will host presentations, book signings, children's activities, and concerts over several days, solidifying Madrid as a hub of literary culture.