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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS PARISHLIBRARYCOMMITTEE MEMBERS Help Shape the Future of Public Libraries in Your Parish The Jamaica Library Board invites applications from committed, civic-minded individuals to serve on Parish Library Committees across Jamaica’s thirteen (13) Parish Library Networks.Established under Section 14(1) of the Jamaica Library Service Act, Parish Library Committees provide…
📢 Notice to Our Valued Patrons – Libraries Now Open Following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, most libraries have reopened, while some may remain temporarily closed or operate with adjusted hours.Please visit our official social media pages for the latest updates on branch operations. Stay safe and thank you for your continued patience and support. […] The post Post–Hurricane Melissa: Library…
Discover the powerful journey of Jamaica’s path from slavery to freedom with our specially curated Emanci-pendence 2025 bibliography, “Memory, Movement and Meaning.” This unique collection celebrates the resilience, courage and spirit of Jamaicans as they moved from the hardships of enslavement through emancipation to the triumph of independence. How to locate the Bibliographies page: Click […]…
As part of our ongoing mission to foster lifelong learning, promote literacy and expand access to books in every community, we are aiming to collect 2,025 new or gently used books by September 30, 2025, to help restock libraries across Jamaica. The post National Book Drive 2025 first appeared on Jamaica Library Service .
The theme for Child Month 2025, Act Now: Stand Against Child Abuse and Exploitation, is a powerful and urgent call to protect our children. Children deserve to be nurtured, protected, and valued by a caring community. This care begins with informed and intentional parenting. Parenting does not come with a manual, and for many, it […] The post ACT NOW: STAND AGAINST CHILD ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION…
Jamaica and China officially established diplomatic relations in 1972, but the connection between the two nations dates back to the years following emancipation. After emancipation, there was a significant labour shortage on Jamaican sugar plantations. To address this, contractual workers were brought in from countries as far away as India and China. Read More The post Titles From the Chinese…
Register for the 2025 National Reading Competition season! Do you have a competitive spirit and enjoy reading? The JLS National Reading Competition is an excellent opportunity to showcase your talent! This exciting competition welcomes participants of all ages. Join the 2025 season of the National Reading Competition and become part of a vibrant… Read More The post National Reading Competition…
