2025-06-09
Still unsure how to spend your summer vacation? Leave it to fate! Visit the library and draw your very own “Unknown Book” to embark on a surprising reading journey. Let books guide you to explore new knowledge, discover new stories—and maybe even a new version of yourself!
📅Activity Date: June 2 to June 20, 2025
🏫Location: Taipei Campus Library, Taoyuan Campus Library
🔮 Activity 1 ║ Book Lottery Borrowing Event
Step into the exhibition area, draw a mystery bookmark (marble), and begin a brand-new adventure. Are you ready?
| Marble Color | First digits of the book classification number |
|---|---|
| Orange | 0-1 |
| Green | 2-3 |
| Blue | 4-5 |
| Purple | 6-7 |
| Pink | 8-9 |
– From the book display area matching the color of your drawn marbles, or
– From the library stacks based on the first digit of the classification number matching your marble color.
📚 How to Participate 📚
- Head to the prize machine in the exhibit area and draw 1 to 3 marbles. According to the marble color(s), head to the matching color book zone and pick any 3 physical books (books can be from any section, not limited to the display area).
- Share on your Instagram story: the content of your draw + any one of the borrowed books + the designated hashtag: #TheUnknownBook.
- Show your post at the library counter when checking out your books to receive a small gift.
※Each person may participate up to three times. Limited quantity, while supplies last.
🥠 Activity 2 ║ eBook Borrowing Event
Get a taste of fate—let a fortune cookie lead you into the first chapter of an Unknown Book.
🥠Your summer adventure begins right from the first page!😋
📚 How to Participate 📚
- Click the fortune cookie image, read the note inside, and access the eBook platform.
- Borrow any 5 eBooks related to the given theme.
- Show your borrowing record at the counter to get a capsule toy. Redeem a small gift based on what you get.
※One chance per person. Limited supplies—first come, first served!
📦Summer Bonus Campaign ║ Delivery limited to Taiwan main island only
☀️ Looking for a comfortable way to enjoy reading at home during the scorching summer?
The MCU Library Home Delivery Service brings books right to your doorstep—making “Reading Without Distance” a reality!
✨Double the Goodies – Easy Reading at Home!
📚Borrow 5 books or more – enjoy FREE home delivery!
📚Borrow 10 books or more – receive a mystery gift!
✨4 Easy Steps to Get Books Delivered to Your Door:
Step.1 Choose Books – Pick your favorites from the New Arrivals section or “Book of the Unknown.”
Step.2 Request at the Counter – Tell the staff you want home delivery and receive a packing box.
Step.3 Pack the Books Yourself – Use the packaging area to pack your books in the box (up to about 8 per box).
Step.4 Sent by the library – Just hand the packed box to the library staff and wait for the books to arrive!
✨Available at Taipei and Taoyuan campus libraries only. Limited number of boxes available – first come, first served!