Library and Information Month Activities

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 29^th 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 1^st AND 2^nd  2019 – Showcase of films adapted from classical books

• Moby Dick– Vieux Fort Library 10am
• Huckleberry Finn– Central Library 10am

Monday April 8^th, 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 12^th 2019- Community Outreach

• Uptown Gardens Girls Centre Library Project
• Dennery Library Upgrade
• Canaries Literacy Project

Friday April 26^th, 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