It’s back-to-school time, which means it’s time to declutter and restock your home library. Don’t miss out on the next Roundabout book fair this Saturday from 10am – 1pm at Western Academy of Beijing (WAB).

Head to the primary school gym and browse through about 10,000 recently donated, gently used books for the whole family.

Paperback books are RMB 10, hardcover books are RMB 20, and kids’ books and unique books start from as low as RMB 1.

Bring your family and enjoy the Roundabout book fairs.

Feel free to bring your book donations that day, too. They will show up at one of the following Roundabout book fairs. All books at Roundabout Book Fairs are donated.

Pro Tip: Bring your own shopping bags to reduce unnecessary waste.

Find it:
10 Laiguangying Donglu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区来广营东路10号

If you’d like to volunteer to help out on the day, please get in touch by scanning the QR code below:

Images: Roundabout

Roundabout’s book fairs are truly a hidden gem. These fairs offer an incredible opportunity to discover secondhand books at astonishingly low prices, with some being even as cheap as RMB 1.

Paperback: RMB 10
Hardcover: RMB 20
Kids books and unique books are priced starting at RMB 1

Not only does Roundabout provide a haven for those seeking literary treasures on a budget, but it also serves a great cause. The money spent at Roundabout goes back to charity, making your purchases a contribution to a worthy endeavor. It’s a win-win situation where you can expand your personal library while also making a positive impact on the community.

The next book fair will be held next weekend on Saturday (April 12) at Beijing International Bilingual Academy from 10am to 3pm.

Please bring your own shopping bags on the day. If you’ve got additional spare bags at home, feel free to bring those along with you to donate to Roundabout.

All the books sold at Roundabout book fairs are donated and then sorted with the help of their hard-working volunteers. If you’d like to volunteer at Roundabout, scan the QR code below.

If you’ve got unwanted books at home, bring them with you on Saturday and donate them to help a great cause.

If you’d like more information about Roundabout book fairs or if you’re looking for ways to help out, please scan the QR code below.

Find it:
1 Yumin Dajie, Houshayu, Shunyi District
市顺义区后沙峪裕民大街1号

If you love Roundabout bookfairs as much as we do, mark these dates in your calendar!

Images: Roundabout

Roundabout’s book fairs are truly a hidden gem. These fairs offer an incredible opportunity to discover secondhand books at astonishingly low prices, with some being even as cheap as RMB 1.

Not only does Roundabout provide a haven for those seeking literary treasures on a budget, but it also serves a great cause. The money spent at Roundabout goes back to charity, making your purchases a contribution to a worthy endeavor. It’s a win-win situation where you can expand your personal library while also making a positive impact on the community.

The next book fair will be held next weekend on Saturday (Mar 15) at Beijing City International School from 10am to 3pm. This is open to the public but remember to bring your ID to enter the school campus. Then, head to the first floor of the BCIS ES building and start browsing. All proceeds will be donated to children in need.

All the books sold at Roundabout book fairs are donated and then sorted with the help of their hard-working volunteers. If you’d like to volunteer at Roundabout, scan the QR code below.

If you’ve got unwanted books at home, bring them with you on Saturday and donate them to help a great cause.

If you’d like more information about Roundabout book fairs or if you’re looking for ways to help out, please scan the QR code below.

Find it:
Beijing City International School
77 Baiziwan Nan Er Road Chaoyang District
北京市朝阳区百子湾南二路77号

Images: Roundabout

Roundabout’s book fairs are truly a hidden gem. These fairs offer an incredible opportunity to discover secondhand books at astonishingly low prices, with some being even as cheap as RMB 1.

Not only does Roundabout provide a haven for those seeking literary treasures on a budget, but it also serves a great cause. The money spent at Roundabout goes back to charity, making your purchases a contribution to a worthy endeavor. It’s a win-win situation where you can expand your personal library while also making a positive impact on the community.

The next book fair will be held this Saturday (Mar 1) at British School of Beijing Shunyi from 10am to 3pm. All proceeds will be donated to children in need.

All the books sold at Roundabout book fairs are donated and then sorted with the help of their hard-working volunteers. If you’ve got unwanted books at home, bring them with you on Saturday and donate them to help a great cause.

If you’d like more information about Roundabout book fairs or if you’re looking for ways to help out, please scan the QR code below.

Find it:
British School of Beijing Shunyi
South Side, 9 Anhua Jie, Tianzhu Development Zone, Shunyi District
顺义区天竺开发区安华街9号南院

Images: Roundabout

The next Roundabout book sale has been announced, and this time, they’re focusing on French, German, and other foreign language books.

Make your way to Roundabout between Nov 14-18 from 9am to 4pm, and check out the upstairs area to find new additions to your home library.

There will be books in French, German, and other foreign languages, as well as select Chinese and English books at special prices.

Bring the family and discover some hidden treasures together all for a great cause.

Location: 2/F, Roundabout Store. 010-6436 8506. (Please use the outdoor east-side staircase to access the second floor)

About Roundabout:

The Beijing Le Share Foundation Roundabout Special Fund is set by the Roundabout charity store. Roundabout was founded in 2008. It is co-managed by volunteers and full-time staff and located in Cathay View Plaza. The items you donate are either sent directly to different charities in need of them or the proceeds from the sales are channeled towards medical, educational aid, and relief disaster for people in need.

Find it:
Cathay View Plaza, 2 Xiangjiang Beilu, Shunyi District
顺义区香江北路2号

Images: Roundabout

Get ready to expand your home library!

I love Roundabout book fairs. It’s like going treasure hunting, because you never know what great title you’ll discover deep in the dusty stacks.

This weekend, Roundabout will be holding a bookfair at International School of Beijing (ISB) that’s open to the whole community. About 10,000 recently donated books in English, Chinese, German, and French will be up for sale – some for as little as RMB 1.

Bring the family and find some new reads for you and your little bookworms while also making a difference in the lives of children supported by Roundabout.

Paperbacks from RMB 10
Hardcovers from RMB 20
Kid´s Books from RMB 1

Roundabout book fairs are made possible by donations from the community and the hard-working volunteers who sort, price, and set up the events. Thank you guys for putting in your time and hard work to make our community a warmer place!

If you’d like to know more about Roundabout and how you can volunteer, add them on WeChat by scanning the QR code below.

Date: Sat, Jun 8, from 10-4pm
Where: International School of Beijing
10 An Hua Street, Shunyi District
顺义区安华街10号
Price: Free

Images: Courtesy of Roundabout

In my house, we LOVE getting new books! So, whenever Roundabout announces an upcoming book fair, my stomach flutters with excitement. What cool new discoveries will I find and, where are my giant blue IKEA bags!? I’m going to need ’em for all the great books and more that I know I’m going to find there.

The next Roundabout book fair is coming up this Saturday at The British School of Beijing, Shunyi, and it’s open to the whole community.

The books are donated by the BSB community and everyone is invited to come browse, read, catch up with friends, and have some quality family fun at Chatterbox Cafe. There will be quality second-hand books on sale for all interests and ages with a large assortment of languages and genres. All proceeds will go to a Roundabout mission project.

All books at Roundabout book fairs are donated. Thanks to all the volunteers for sorting and pricing the books.

It’s also a great opportunity to teach your kids how to declutter. Bring your unwanted books with you on the day to donate if you would like to help and make room on your bookshelf for all the new books that you’re sure to bring home.

All the proceeds from this Saturday’s book fair will be going to help Hao Ran and Tongtong’s bone marrow transplants.

Can’t make it to the book fair this Saturday or maybe you’re just curious about what books you’ll find? Check out the Roundabout mini program.

The books are organized by categories, and then you can start browsing. The books available on Roundabout’s WeChat mini program are different than those in the store. The Roundabout team has taken the time to photograph each book so you know what you’re getting. They’ve also taken the time to put only the top quality books online, so when you get them they’re almost as good as new. For parents looking for kids’ books, you can rest assured and shop knowing that you’re not going to be getting a book with missing pages when your kuaidi arrives.

And remember, money spent at the book fair this weekend and on the Roundabout mini program always goes towards a good cause, so get those fingers clicking and shop away!

Images: Roundabout, Mina Yan, British School of Beijing Shunyi

Remember that amazing section of used books that once dominated a nice chunk of space at Roundabout’s store? Well, they’ve since had to move all their book sales online and while it certainly makes shopping easier, you don’t get the joy of digging through thousands of books, thumbing through dusty pages, or inhaling that sweet sweet old book scent.

I don’t know about you, but when I found out that the former literary section had been replaced by beautiful pre-owned furniture, the little bookworm that lives inside my heart shed a tear.

Luckily, the Roundabout inventory shakeup didn’t spell the end of book browsing as we know it, not by a long shot! Roundabout still organizes tons of charity book fairs throughout the year and the next one will take place Aug 28 and 29 at Riveria Country Club (No.1 Xiangjiang Bei Lu) from 10am-3pm.

Thousands of books organized by category will be on sale, making it an afternoon well-spent for parents looking to refresh their kid’s home libraries, as children’s books start at just RMB 1! There’s literally no better place to load up on used books in the capital!

Roundabout is run by volunteers and to make events like the charity book fair happen, they need boots on the ground! That means they’re looking for people to help sort books, set up, lend a hand during the day of the fair, and take down everything once it’s over. If you want to volunteer, add 185 1044 9951 on WeChat or scan the QR code below.

KEEP READING: Roundabout’s Book Store is Now Online!

Images: Roundabout, Pexels

The weekend is approaching, and it seems every parent is already on overdrive putting together a plan that will ensure the kids have unforgettable Children’s Day moments. In addition to some great family events and creative things to do this weekend, here are more events happening that you don’t want to miss in your Children’s Day weekend plans.

Food Events

Ice Cream Festival, Jun 1
All ages. If you want to celebrate Children’s Day with yummy ice cream, cakes, and a lot of joyful activities, join the Ice Cream Festival this Saturday. RMB 268 for each family (2 adults and 1 child), children under 4 are free, additional children at RMB 60. 2-10pm. Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing (6841 2211)

Dragon Boat Festival Fragrant Pouch and Zongzi Making Workshop, Jun 2
All ages. Learn how to make your own traditional Chinese-style sticky rice dumpling (粽子，Zòngzi) and fragrant pouch this Children’s Day. Celebrate culture and traditions with fun!  Free of charge. 9.30-11.30am. F2 Library of United Family New Hope Oncology Center. #9-11 Jiangtai Xi Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing.

Sarika Cooking Classes, Jun 1
Food is an essential part of a culture. So to experience and understand a bit better different cultures without having to travel far, why not learn its cuisine. Here they offer authentic Indian cooking classes with wide range of recipes , vegetarian, non vegetarians, sweets, and Indo-Chinese. RMB 300 (early bird tickets), RMB 350 (on door). 10-12am. Shuangjing (More info please contact Sarikadhami).

Outdoor Play and Fun

Beijing Sino 10’s Rugby Tournament, Jun 1

All ages. Rugby teams from all over China are attending this event and will be competing for different prizes. The event is a family-oriented day, with plenty of rugby to watch and a DJ sponsored by Aurora playing throughout to get people psyched about the festivities. Expect plenty of food and beverage vendors, including Bistro 108, Ping Dynasty, Aurora, and beer sponsored by Paddy O’Sheas. For easy transport, there will be a spectator’s bus leaving Paddy O’Sheas at 10am to bring people to the pitch. 9am-5pm. Dulwich College Beijing, Main Campus, Legend Garden. Men‘s club contact Wolff 186 1202 0481, women’s clubs contact Alicia 135 8183 0512)

Children’s Day Scrimmage at Lacrosse Academy, Jun 1
If you get tired of indoor activities to celebrate Children’s Day, you might want to check out the scrimmage at Lacrosse Academy this Saturday to enjoy the family fun. Experienced kids preferred. Inexperienced kids can still come and watch, as there will be the Capital Cup which is a 14 team tournament with 4 youth teams. Free. 5-7pm. Chaoyang Park Field 2.

Back to Childhood Play, Jun 1
All ages. At this event, the host will prepare food and drinks that people used to eat when they were kids, while sharing childhood stories. There will also be the “the blind man” game, which you will find out about on site that day. RMB 20. 3-5pm.Chaoyang Park. (Wechat: 187 0120 0107)

Charity and Literature Events

Bring More Love to the People at Cravings Restaurant, Jun 1
All ages. This Saturday, Cravings Restaurant and Kids Planet Hutong (KPH) will host a special event to celebrate Children’s Day. They will be raising money for the father of a KPH teacher, He Pingsun (何平孙), who is currently hospitalized and will be undergoing surgery.  All profits from the sales, as well as that made by Cravings on June 1, will be going to the family to help cover their costs. For more details click here. 11am-2pm. Cravings Restaurant, 50 meters west of the South Gate of Park Avenue, Chaoyang District, Beijing (186 1406 0601).

Safari Time Songs at The Bookworm, May 31-Jun 1
Age 3-18 months. Young ones love singing and rhymes! It stimulates their brains and development, and it’s also great fun for mamas, papas and other caregivers to see them so happy. If you’ve got a 3-18 month-old child, bring them to The Bookworm every Saturday to take them on a fun safari as he/she learns songs and rhymes from around the world, which you can also practice at home. They have “Children’s Day” specials this coming Friday and Saturday. RMB 80 per child. 10.30-11.30am. The Bookworm. (6503 2050, order@beijingbookworm.com)

Roundabout Book Fair at BSB Sanlitun, Jun 1-2
All ages. Summer is coming!  It’s time to get your summer holiday reading ready, so come and buy some books from the Roundabout Book Fair. Also, three adult fiction books, of which there are many, will only set you back RMB 25! Open to public. 10am-3pm. The British School of Beijing, Sanlitun. 5 Xiliujie, Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.

Exhibitions at Tsinghua University Art Museum

Also, for the upcoming Children’s Day, children up to and including 14 years of age will have free admission for regular tickets. The first 200 children visiting the museum will have one collection postcard for each person that day. Here are some our favorite exhibitions on Children’s Day for you!

The Supports/Surfaces Movement: Within and Around, until Aug 20
All ages.There will be 75 artworks by 15 artists representing the Supports/Surfaces Movement on display in this exhibition. This group exhibition aims to present the artistic movement and great artistic effervescence in France, which emerged in the mid and late 1960s. All ages. Free (kids under 14 years old), RMB 20 (adults). Floor 1, Exhibition Hall 1,2,3, Tsinghua University Art Museum.

National Treasures from Afghanistan at the Cultural Crossroads of East and West, until Jun 23
All ages.The over 230 Afghan treasures displayed in this exhibition were all unearthed prior to the 1979 invasion of the Soviet Union into Afghanistan. They are divided into four units, which are respectively archaeological excavation sites of Tepe Fullol, the ancient city ruins of Ai Khanoum, Tillya Tepe, and the ancient city ruins of Begram. All ages. Free (kids under 14 years old), RMB 20 (adults). Floor 3. Tsinghua University Art Museum.

Painting and Calligraphy, permanent exhibition
All ages. More than 90 pieces from selected collections of Chinese painting and calligraphy art since the Ming Dynasty. Through this exhibition, you will get chance to know more about the history and development of Chinese painting and calligraphy. All ages. Free (kids under 14 years old), RMB 20 (adults). Floor 4. Exhibition Hall 10.Tsinghua University Art Museum.

 Photos: Courtesy of Chapter (featured image) and event organizers