library specifically established by the government
Kuwait Times Nov 10
The Egyptian Embassy in Kuwait commemorated the first anniversary of the Grand Egyptian Museum with a cultural event at the National Library of Kuwait ... Show more
manilastandard.net Nov 09
Where knowledge meets digital access!
Manila Standard brings its QR code initiative to the National Library of the Philippines (Pambansang Aklatan) ... Show more
Talented poet who ‘never sought the limelight’ leaves €11.3m in her will: Anne Le Marquand Hartigan bequeathed her manuscripts to the National Library of Ireland
independent.ie/irish-news/talented-poet-who-never-sought-the-limelight-leaves-11.3m-in-her-will/a/164209186.html
OpinionI knew Britain was broken. Then I heard what the British Library was doing: Lucy Mangan: Libraries are the closest thing we have ever managed to create to an ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/britain-broken-british-library-4865704
Paid articlePaywall Bhoot Chaturdashi 2026: Haunted places and curated walks to explore in Kolkata: From a white horse believed to haunt the racecourse to whispers in the National ...
thehindu.com/life-and-style/bhoot-chaturdashi-2026-haunted-places-and-curated-walks-to-explore-in-kolkata/article71677281.ece
FG vows National Library project completion in 24 months: The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will ensure ...
punchng.com/fg-vows-national-library-project-completion-in-24-months/
manilastandard.net Nov 04
IN PHOTOS | The National Library of the Philippines partners with Manila Standard.
Daily digital prints and stories are now accessible to library visitors ... Show more
manilastandard.net Nov 04
HAPPENING NOW: The National Library of the Philippines commences its 36th Library and Information Services Month with the theme “ASEAN Libraries: Integrating ... Show more
El Salvador Culture 2026, Prize, Writers, Arts Classes: Our guide to El Salvador culture names the poets, teachers, dancers and writers shaping the country in ...
riotimesonline.com/el-salvador-culture-key-figures-2026/
jordannews.jo Nov 01
Book documenting the Royal Hashemite Court’s role in Jordanian public life (1921–1951) launched
jordannews.jo/Section-114/All/Book-documenting-the-Royal-Hashemite-Court-s-role-in-Jordanian-public-life-1921-1951-launched-58230
National Reading Index to be finalised by early 2027, says Aaron: MELAKA: Malaysia is expected to establish an instrument to systematically measure reading habit ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/31/national-reading-index-to-be-finalised-by-early-2027-says-aaron
Up to 700,000 volunteer opportunities for seniors to help seniors; stipend provided
straitstimes.com/singapore/health/up-to-700000-volunteering-opportunities-for-seniors-to-help-other-seniors-stipend-provided
Bridging the reading gap: National Library of Malaysia (PNM) is working to amend the Deposit of Library Material Act 1986 to include Braille publications under ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/10/27/bridging-the-reading-gap
STAT Oct 22
Divya Shanmugam: National Library of Medicine fellow in Columbia’s biomedical informatics department is using AI to research some often underreported health ...
statnews.com/wunderkinds/divya-shanmugam/
Causeway Point to house social and reading hub with SingLit showcase and pre-loved books in 2028
straitstimes.com/singapore/community/causeway-point-to-house-reading-hub-with-singlit-showcase-and-pre-loved-books-in-2028
jordannews.jo Oct 12
Fifth Ma’in Cultural Heritage Festival opens: Firas Al-Dharab’a, Director General of the National Library Department, representing Culture Minister Mustafa ...
jordannews.jo/Section-115/Around-Jordan/Fifth-Ma-in-Cultural-Heritage-Festival-opens-57285/O0sesj3RpgKw41U6LQpiHyL9tdcaJCvH65464
National Library tasks pupils on regular use of physical libraries: The National Library of Nigeria and ZODML have urged pupils to cultivate a reading habit and ...
punchng.com/national-library-tasks-pupils-on-regular-use-of-physical-libraries/
Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main: National Library makes interviews on the Hamas attack accessible
lvz.de/lokales/leipzig/leipzig-und-frankfurt-am-main-nationalbibliothek-macht-interviews-zum-hamas-ueberfall-zugaenglich-KZQZFTR6WJEPPOIHQO2JCWV7Q4.html
The Straits Times to publish special weekly edition in October in support of ReadSG
straitstimes.com/singapore/the-straits-times-to-publish-special-weekly-for-october-in-support-of-readsg
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Mexican cultural officials have reportedly accused the National Library of France of borrowing a book 166 years ago and never giving ... Show more
Five days, around 200 authors, 145 events & free admission! 📚 🥰 With the opening ceremony, traditionally held on the Blue Sofa, at the German National Library ... Show more
Open Books - | Reading Festival at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Open Books - | Reading Festival at the Frankfurt Book Fair
Race to save rare Malay manuscripts: THE first thing that hits you upon arriving at the 11th floor of the National Library of Malaysia (PNM) in Jalan Tun Razak ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/10/06/race-to-save-rare-malay-manuscripts
Quest for digital acquisition of old Nusantara works stored in the Netherlands, Russia
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/10/06/quest-for-digital-acquisition-of-old-nusantara-works-stored-in-the-netherlands-russia
National library keeps up with times in digital era: ASK National Library of Malaysia (PNM) director-general Edy Irwan Zulkafli whether libraries still matter in ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2026/10/05/national-library-keeps-up-with-times-in-digital-era
The future of history: Tech to empower Malaysia's historical preservation efforts
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2026/10/05/the-future-of-history-tech-to-empower-malaysia039s-historical-preservation-efforts
Paid articlePaywall Spain's government goes 1,000 days without a budget, leaving major projects in Malaga province at a standstill
surinenglish.com/malaga/government-gone-1000-20260929000500-nt.html
Poll: What’s your favorite aspect of your local library?: September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month!What’s your favorite aspect of your local library?Let ...
upnorthlive.com/news/local/poll-whats-your-favorite-aspect-of-your-local-library
Right to Know Day considers reliability in the digital age: Accessing reliable public data in the digital age is the theme this year of Bermuda Right to Know Day ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20260928/right-to-know-day-considers-reliability-in-the-digital-age/
It's National Library Card Sign-up Month: Omaha librarians share why you should get a card
omaha.com/life-entertainment/local/article_f4e30a3c-144b-4060-b1f1-09e166556ca9.html
Foundation Phase catalogue ‘a big advancement’, says DBE reading director : SA needs more accessible and African-language reading material for children as ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-09-25-foundation-phase-catalogue-a-big-advancement-says-dbe-reading-director/
Selective memory and digital archives: 1998, the centennial of Philippine Independence, was a glorious time to be a Filipino historian. That year ...
opinion.inquirer.net/194657/selective-memory-and-digital-archives
The Bermuda Calendar, September 23, 2026: Friday Recovery Month Breakfast
In recognition of National Recovery Month, Focus Counselling Services will be ...
royalgazette.com/general/lifestyle/article/20260923/the-bermuda-calendar-september-23-2026/
41 Chinese artefacts to make Singapore debut on Dec 7 in four classic novels showcase
straitstimes.com/singapore/community/41-rare-chinese-artefacts-to-make-singapore-debut-in-four-classic-novels-showcase
gadgetreview.com Sep 21
Singapore Is Paying People to Put Down Their Phones and Read Books - Gadget Review
gadgetreview.com/singapore-is-paying-people-to-put-down-their-phones-and-read-books
Daily Sabah Sep 20
Aztec codex returns to Mexico, but only on loan from France: A cherished 16th-century Mexican manuscript that tells the history of the Aztecs in pictograms went ...
dailysabah.com/arts/aztec-codex-returns-to-mexico-but-only-on-loan-from-france/news
Yom Kippur through the centuries: The prayer books that preserve centuries of Jewish history
jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-908573
Rare Aztec manuscript returns to Mexico on loan after nearly two centuries in France
france24.com/en/americas/20260917-rare-aztec-manuscript-returns-to-mexico-on-loan-after-nearly-two-centuries-in-france
‘It is past and contemporary. And alive’: Writer Janice Pariat’s summer of living among archives
scroll.in/article/1095332/it-is-past-and-contemporary-and-alive-writer-janice-pariats-summer-of-living-among-archives
PSA seeks to hold NALIS in contempt for failing to reinstate worker - CNC3: Derek Achong The Public Services Association (PSA) is seeking to have the National ...
cnc3.co.tt/psa-seeks-to-hold-nalis-in-contempt-for-failing-to-reinstate-worker/
Library Journal Sep 15
National Library of Medicine Launches Semantic Precision for #AI #Retrieval of Knowledge (SPARK) Challenges (via @NLM_NIH ) NLM Launches Semantic Precision for AI Retrieval of Knowledge (SPARK) Challenges. NLM Technical Bulletin. 2026 Sep–Oct #libraries #GenAI
ekathimerini.com Sep 13
Exploring the universe with art and poetry: A sculpture by Kostas Varotsos was unveiled at the National Observatory of Athens in an evening of poetry on Friday ...
ekathimerini.com/multimedia/images/1315112/exploring-the-universe-with-art-and-poetry/
How to get free entry to hundreds of UK tourist attractions in September 2026: How to get free entry to National Trust sites, galleries, museums and more across ...
which.co.uk/news/article/free-entry-uk-tourist-attractions-september-apF4o4r8bPXP
OpinionYet more job cuts threaten Archives NZ and National Library memory: Comment from Victoria University: Repeated organisational change and staff reductions raise ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/09/08/yet-mor-job-cuts-threaten-archives-nz-and-national-library-memory/
Education minister warns contractors against delays to National Library project: Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa warns contractors against delays on the ...
punchng.com/education-minister-warns-contractors-against-delays-to-national-library-project/
New movement to get S’poreans to read 15 minutes a day through tracking platform, virtual rewards
straitstimes.com/singapore/community/new-movement-aims-to-get-sporeans-to-read-15-minutes-a-day-through-tracking-platform-virtual-rewards
Almost 50 jobs could go at National Library and Archives, PSA warns: A proposal to cut 12 percent of the workforce at the National Library and Archives NZ will ...
rnz.co.nz/news/politics/1230984/almost-50-jobs-could-go-at-national-library-and-archives-psa-warns
Paid articlePaywall German National Library Leipzig: Construction to begin on mega-magazine planned for 2027
lvz.de/lokales/leipzig/deutsche-nationalbibliothek-leipzig-baustart-fuer-mega-magazin-2027-geplant-USI3G3JPNBFTTD5WDSBQY6YLDM.html
Russia’s national library has a ‘closed repository of destructive literature.’ It includes Stephen Hawking and a Churchill biography — and is decorated with ...
meduza.io/en/feature/2026/08/26/russia-s-national-library-has-a-closed-repository-of-destructive-literature-it-includes-stephen-hawking-and-a-churchill-biography-and-is-decorated-with-ukrainian-dog-tags-and-a-putin-quote
Singapore Arts Guide (Aug 26 to Sept 2): Naughty nudes and river scenes at Art Again birthday show
straitstimes.com/life/arts/singapore-arts-guide-aug-26-to-sept-2-naughty-nudes-and-river-scenes-at-art-again-birthday-show
After 18 years in limbo, National Library finally gets new lease of life: The National Library of Nigeria's Abuja headquarters, abandoned for 18 years ...
punchng.com/after-18-years-in-limbo-national-library-finally-gets-new-lease-of-life/
Libraries provide safe spaces for children - CNC3: Sascha Wilson Libraries are safe spaces for children, particularly at a time when young people are ...
cnc3.co.tt/libraries-provide-safe-spaces-for-children/
N25bn First Lady’s gifts, TETFund funds pooled to revive abandoned National Library – Alausa
punchng.com/n25bn-first-ladys-gifts-tetfund-funds-pooled-to-revive-abandoned-national-library-alausa/
NDR 2026: New NLB exhibition on Four Great Classic Novels in December: The National Library Board (NLB) is partnering the National Library of China (NLC) to ...
asiaone.com/singapore/ndr-2026-four-great-classic-novels-exhibition-chinese-language
The Lost Books and Missing History of Ancient Greece: Our understanding of Ancient Greece relies on the few surviving books, among the countless lost ones ...
greekreporter.com/2026/08/19/lost-books-ancient-greece-missing-history/
AN EVENT AT THE NATIONAL LIBRARY ON THURSDAY:
Friends of Mr Biswas will host a memorial to mark the birthday of Trinidad and Tobago’s Nobel Prize winner, V.S ... Show more
Kuwait Times Aug 17
Workshop blends storytelling with healthy habits | Kuwait Times Newspaper: KUWAIT: Children taking part in the “Little Storyteller” workshop embarked on an ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/48296/kuwait/other-news/workshop-blends-storytelling-with-healthy-habits/
Paid articlePaywall Materialistic Majestic: How companies tried to ‘game’ a National Library tender: Three companies bidding for the National Library of South Africa’s new ...
news24.com/investigations/materialistic-majestic-how-companies-tried-to-game-a-national-library-tender-20260815-1029
Taiwan libraries donate books, sign cooperation deal in Busan | Taiwan News | Aug. 16, 2026 17:29
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6422452
Documentary film fest to open at National Library for 11th year: Docu.Text, running August 16-20, will feature 25 films, with premieres, filmmaker talks and live ...
timesofisrael.com/documentary-film-fest-to-open-at-national-library-for-11th-year/
DocuText returns to Jerusalem with documentaries on October 7, Israeli culture, and Jewish identity
jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-905492
Paid articlePaywall McKenzie’s men: Fat salary increases for National Library execs after ex-SARS man’s advice
news24.com/investigations/mckenzies-men-fat-salary-increases-for-national-library-execs-after-ex-sars-mans-advice-20260810-1056
ekathimerini.com Aug 10
Outcry spurs library cleanup: The area around the National Library improved within days after public outcry over neglected gardens and flowerbeds.
ekathimerini.com/in-depth/society-in-depth/1311968/outcry-spurs-library-cleanup/
ekathimerini.com Aug 08
OpinionThe importance of small things: The iconic so-called Athenian Trilogy – the buildings of the University of Athens, the Academy and the National Library on ...
ekathimerini.com/opinion/1311907/the-importance-of-small-things/
Kate De Goldi on the reading crisis: Even teachers are experiencing a steep decline in reading for pleasure but a prominent writer is determined to rebuild a ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/08/08/kate-de-goldi-on-the-reading-crisis/
Peru Manuscript Repatriation: Brazil Returns 1942 Art: Peru repatriated a 1942 watercolor manuscript of its ancient ceramics from Brazil ...
riotimesonline.com/peru-recovers-1942-manuscript-brazil-repatriation-2026/
guyanachronicle.com Jul 29
The American Corner recently hosted an engaging session on "Mastering the Art of Investing," facilitated by Ms. Domanique Cameron ... Show more
CNA Jul 29
NLB to launch new multi-year campaign to get Singaporeans to read more: The ReadSG campaign includes a reading challenge on the CrowdTaskSG platform ...
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/living/nlb-readsg-reading-campaign-singapore-2026-586736
The Philippines 84 years ago: Once, while ranting about the depressing social and political situation over dinner, my father dismissively said ...
opinion.inquirer.net/193398/the-philippines-84-years-ago
PEP.ph Jul 23
A Guide to the National Library's Free Children's Library
smartparenting.com.ph/life/family-fun/guide-national-librarys-free-childrens-library-a6212-20260709-bsc
Homenetmen Kicks Off First PR Conference in Yerevan: The first pan-Homenetmen public relations conference kicked off its three-day activities on Monday at the ...
asbarez.com/homenetmen-kicks-off-first-pr-conference-in-yerevan/
The National Library Service took part in today’s Sandy Lane Charitable Trust and Affinity Plus Junior Kadooment parade at the National Botanical Gardens ... Show more
On this day 55 years ago, the UAE Founding Fathers gathered to sign the Declaration of the Union and the UAE Constitution ... Show more
'Defining moment': Sheikh Mohamed honours values of unity on UAE Union Pledge Day
'Defining moment': Sheikh Mohamed honours values of unity on UAE Union Pledge Day
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Mexican cultural officials have reportedly accused the National Library of France of borrowing a book 166 years ago and never giving ... Show more
EU says Russia’s Venice pavilion could cost Biennale €2 million grant. Its commissioner is daughter of FSB general
euromaidanpress.com/2026/07/13/eu-says-russias-venice-pavilion-could-cost-biennale-e2-million-grant-its-commissioner-is-daughter-of-fsb-general/
Jailed T&T national Ryan Hadeed, dies in Florida - CNC3: A Trinidad and Tobago national who made international headlines after being convicted in the United ...
cnc3.co.tt/jailed-tt-national-ryan-hadeed-dies-in-florida/