25th anniversary of the Cascais Municipal Library - Casa da Horta da Quinta de Santa Clara
On January 25, 2026, the Cascais Municipal Library – Casa da Horta da Quinta de Santa Clarawill celebrate 25 years of serving the population and culture of the municipality of Cascais. Join us in celebrating this quarter century dedicated to books and reading, knowledge, and democratized access to information.
To commemorate this milestone, we will organize several initiatives that express the history and cultural value of the Library and its dynamic relationship with the people of Cascais. We highlight January 24, with the Library's doors open from 10:00 a.m. to midnight, on a day full of special moments, and January 25, with activities until 10:30 p.m.
At 5:00 p.m. on January 25, we hope you will join us in singing Happy Birthday to the Library, with the traditional blowing out of candles and cutting of the birthday cake.
Throughout the year, we will offer a diverse range of activities for all ages, free of charge, with the events detailed below being particularly noteworthy.
More information: 214 815 417 (call to the national landline network) | weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Organization: Cascais City Council
PROGRAM:
A Christmas Carol Sung | Concert performance by MonsLuna Ensemble
January 8 at 9 p.m.
Inspired by Charles Dickens' work, we will follow the fantastic journey of Scrooge, the most famous miser and curmudgeon in literature. Between the engaging narration and the vocal harmonies of the trio, each moment of the story gains color and emotion.
+ info and access to registration form HERE
Fernando Pessoa(s) | Performance by the duo Estórias com Asas
January 15 at 9 p.m.
We will start with “Mensagem” and other texts by Fernando Pessoa to reflect on our past and present, outlining paths for the future. Through dialogue between heteronyms and love letters, we will reflect on various themes inherent to the human condition and so present in Pessoa's work, such as restlessness, nonconformity, dreams, and reality.
+ info and access to registration form HERE
Tango Abrazo | Performance (Mulher Estátua) por Lydia Müller
January 24 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
A living statue alluding to tango waits silently for the partner of their dreams, a hug, or a smile from the audience. Playing with stillness and movement, with its charm and the appeal of music, from one moment to the next, this statue can surprise and invite visitors to dance or embrace.
Lydia Müller, a German dancer and artist who has been living in Portugal for seven years, develops children's dance-theater pieces, educational workshops, and animations.
Accordion Book - narratives in folds | Visual Arts Workshops by Raquel Silva
January 24 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
With these workshops, we aim to introduce participants to the world of book objects, promoting the intersection between visual arts, creative illustration, and handmade graphic design in an intergenerational, informal, inclusive, and stimulating environment.
+ info and access to registration form HERE
Every monkey on its own branch | Story Time by Sónia Dias (Vale Encantado de Histórias)
January 24 at 3:30 p.m.
Based on the book of the same name by Luísa Ducla Soares, in this story time with nursery rhymes, proverbs, tongue twisters, and traditional tales, we will hear stories featuring monkeys, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats, and oxen.
+ info and access to the registration form HERE
In Search of the Lost Book
January 24 at 9:00 p.m.
Join “In Search of the Lost Book” to help Ralfy, a rabbit who loves to read and needs to find a very special book for his collection. In a fun way, we will learn some of the main characteristics and rules of libraries, how they work, and how they are organized.
More info and access to the registration form HERE
Living Statue of Eça de Queirós | Performance by artist Vitor Hugo Almeida
January 25 at 3:00 p.m.
Inspired by the iconic writer Eça de Queirós, Vítor Hugo Almeida will bring to life a surprising living statue in a performance that goes far beyond immobility. He began his career in street performance arts in 2011 and, together with Cátia Ferreira, forms the artistic performance duo “Strapafourd – Art Alive,” part of the Orgânica.mente association. Together, they achieved international recognition in 2019 by winning the World Championship of Living Statues in the Netherlands with their creation “O Beijo” (The Kiss).
Will you hug me? | Story time by João Borges de Oliveira (Boutique da Cultura)
January 25 at 3:30 p.m.
Small gestures can have profound and transformative meanings. Based on the book of the same name, let's discover together the importance of hugs, affection, and knowing how to welcome others!
+ info and access to the registration form HERE
Contadanças | Dance Workshop led by Cláudia Fonseca (Contabandistas de Estórias)
January 29 at 8:30 p.m.
In this traditional group dance workshop, with stories told and retold, we will dance in a lively and delightful circle through words, music, and movement.
+ info and access to the registration form HERE
