The National Association of Libraries and Information Professionals (NALIP-St Lucia) celebrates April 2019 as National Library and Information Month under the theme “Libraries and Information Services on the Move: Enhancing Communities through Connections & Collaboration.”
This year’s observance seeks to give more visibility to the Association (NALIP) and its work within the communities. The schedule of activities is as follows:
Friday March 29th 2019- Launch of Book Review Competition
- 200-250 word review of book “Green Days by the River” by Michael Anthony
- Open to Students age 12-15 years
- Deadline for Submissions April 30th 2019
April 1st AND 2nd 2019 – Showcase of films adapted from classical books
- Moby Dick– Vieux Fort Library 10am
- Huckleberry Finn– Central Library 10am
Monday April 8th, 2019- Opening Ceremony ( Ministry of Infrastructure Conference Room, Union)
- Prize Giving Ceremony for Book Review Competition
- Retreat
Tuesday April 9th 2019
- Literary Day- Soufriere Library 2pm
- Get to know your Librarian- individual libraries island-wide
Wednesday April 10th- Library & Information Worker Appreciation Day
- Church Service- Micoud Pentecostal Church 10am
- Lunch- Fox Grove Inn
Thursday April 11th- Symposium
- Library and Information workers and other stakeholders are invited to a symposium at the Central Library, Castries (9:30-3:30)
Friday April 12th 2019- Community Outreach
- Uptown Gardens Girls Centre Library Project
- Dennery Library Upgrade
- Canaries Literacy Project
Friday April 26th, 2019- Writing & Publishing Workshop
- Central Library Reading Room 9:00am-4:30pm
- Target: Secondary School Students, Poets, Playwrights, Budding Novelists, Short Story Writers, Journalists, anyone who wishes to pursue a career in writing & publishing
- Facilitators: Renowned & Reputable Writers & Publishers
- Certificates will be awarded to participants
