International Exchange Lounge & Library Corner

Back Issues of Newspapers & Magazines for Free

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The International Exchange Lounge gives away issues of international newspapers and magazines that it subscribes to after they become a year old. They can be used for language study or to collect information on a country of interest.

When

The giveaway of back issues of newspapers and magazines takes place twice a year (usually in May & November). Information about when the giveaways are taking place can be found on the HPCF International Relations & Cooperation Division's website, or our monthly cultural information newsletter in English, HIRO CLUB NEWS.

Damaged & Outdated Books for Free

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The International Lounge pulls books that have become damaged or outdated, and they are offered to the public free of charge. The books can be useful for language study, or gathering information on a different country.

●Used Stamps

The giveaway of damaged & outdated books takes place once a year (usually in February). Information on the time and date of the giveaway can be found on the HPCF International Relations & Cooperation Division's website, or in our monthly cultural information newsletter in English, HIRO CLUB NEWS.