Fr. Arrupe Central Library of St. Xavier's University, Kolkata (SXUK) organized the Xaverian Academic Bookfest - 2022 on May 12 & 13, 2022. The first ever book fest inside the University was inaugurated by Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Rev. Fr. Dr. John Felix Raj, SJ.

In this fest, 12 renowned book distributors and publishers displayed around 3,950 titles of text books and reference books on different subjects. Faculty members, research scholars, support staff and students visited the book stalls. The faculty members and research scholars also suggested 1196 book titles from this exhibition to enrich the university library collections. Visitors also bought books worth Rs. 37300.

The programme was concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by Rev. Fr. Dr. A. Arockiasamy SJ, Honorary Director, Library in appreciating the gesture of publishers, distributors and visitors.

- Dr. Stephen G, Acting Librarian