5 July 2026 (Sunday) – International Publishers Congress

The Greater Kuala Lumpur

Book City Tour

Kuala Lumpur City Library

Located beside Kuala Lumpur’s historic centre, Kuala Lumpur City Library is a vibrant public space promoting reading, lifelong learning, and community engagement. It offers diverse collections, digital resources, and cultural programmes. The library also features a dedicated corner commemorating Kuala Lumpur’s designation as the Kuala Lumpur UNESCO World Book Capital 2020.

Dataran Merdeka

Merdeka Square

Raja Tun Uda Library (Selangor State Library), Shah Alam

Pustaka Raja Tun Uda, the Selangor State Public Library, is widely regarded as one of Southeast Asia’s most innovative public libraries. Situated in Shah Alam, it features modern reading spaces, maker facilities, creative studios, and community learning programmes designed to inspire readers, learners, and families of all ages.

The Library by BookXcess (ASEAN's largest 24/7 Bookstore)

Opened in December 2025, The Library by BookXcess is Southeast Asia’s largest 24-hour bookstore, occupying a striking 38,000-square-foot, two-storey space at Sunway Square Mall. Housing over a million books, reading nooks, study desks and community spaces, it has rapidly become a favourite gathering place for students, night owls, creatives and book lovers seeking inspiration at any hour.

Date: 5 July
Assembly Time: 9:30 AM
Assembly Point: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Highlights:

Kuala Lumpur City Library
Dataran Merdeka (Merdeka Square)
Raja Tun Uda Library (Selangor State Public Library), Shah Alam
The Library, by BookXcess (ASEAN’s largest 24/7 Bookstore)

One other highlight of the trip is the Pinocchio Illustration Exhibition, brought to you especially by the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of its creator Carlo Collodi. You will see this exhibition at the Raja Tun Uda Library.