In order to fight any further diffusion of COVID-19, people are advised to be very cautious when meeting others, even outdoor. A distance of a meter or so must be kept - and a face mask (better if surgical) worn - in case of any personal encounters.
.:. Milan and Lombardy are still at risk, though bars, restaurants, shops and even museums began reopening from June 3. Schools started again on September 14. Finger crossed.
.:. More official news at the YesMilano website.

.:. discover / open books for open minds 
November 14 through 17, 2019
from morning till night

Four days entirely dedicated to the world of publishing and literature: about two hundreds public libraries, universities like the Statale, theaters like the Dal Verme, bookshops and places of culture like host meetings with authors, book signings, readings, exhibitions, seminars and workshops. A good chance to improve your Italian!
.:. Celebrated guests span from Wole Soyinka to Svjatlana Aleksievič, but the whole town takes part. Fernando Aramburu is attending the official opening on Wed 13 evening.

Bookcity Milano
 several locations
  

entrance free (some events on payment)