Teen Talks @ Young Adult Library

Our Teen Talk session was held at the Young Adult Library from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Present were Maximus Dan, H2O Phlo, Spotrushaz, Zigg Rankin and Tim Starr & Fridge.

The young adults learned about the “Where is the Love?” campaign, and their experiences as artistes in Trinidad and Tobago.

Summit of the Americas

Trinidad and Tobago hosted the Fifth Summit of the Americas. So much sprucing up, you’d think it was Christmas. Was it worth it? What do you think? Is the summit a waste of time and money? Do you think we will benefit from it? What impact will it have on our economy?

Changes to Our Website

Our website has a new look.  Visit our site and tell us what you think of it.

One Book, One Community

Our fourth annual One Book, One Community nationwide reading program was launched on Tuesday March 24 2009, and ran from March 24th to April 30, 2009.

This year’s selection is “All That Glitters” by award winning author Michael Anthony.

The goal of One Book, One Community is to build a better community through reading and discussion. Copies of the book are available at all public libraries throughout Trinidad and Tobago.
Contact your nearest library for book discussions and other activities.

Read the book and tell us what you think.

What’s On

Can you believe it? We’re halfway through May 2009 already! We have lots of activities planned for this year. Below is just a sample of what has been happening at NALIS.

Calendar Launch
NALIS launched its 2009 Calendar in tribute to those bygone days when “play” meant being outdoors, running, laughing, climbing trees and making friends that lasted a lifetime. The calendar features illustrations and descriptions of the games we played in yesteryear, such as Spinning top, Pitch, Jacks and Hopscotch. Illustrations were done by Lana Thompson and creative design by Mical Marketing Limited. For information on how to purchase these calendars visit our website.

Living Heritage Series: El Tucuche
An exhibition of Leroy Clarke’s work was displayed in the media room of the National Library Building. This exhibition represented a window through which one viewed snapshots of the rich life and spirit of Leroy Clarke on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The artist is the first recipient of the Living Heritage Series’ El Tucuche Award.

One Book One Community
Our One Book, One Community programme was launched on 3rd March. We featured the book All That Glitters by Michael Anthony.

Look out for more activities throughout the year as we strive to improve our services. Visit any of our libraries located throughout the country, to find out more about the programmes being offered in your area. Don’t sit on the sidelines. Get to the library.

New Year’s Resolutions

Well, Christmas is over and a new year is about to start. Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? Most people make resolutions, but they don’t keep them. How about you?

What would you like to see happen in the new year?

What can we at NALIS do to improve our services to you?

It’s a Trini Christmas!

So you want to make sorrel and pastelle, but you don’t have a recipe. No problem.

Check out our Christmas Recipes page where you’ll find recipes for traditional Trinidadian Christmas dishes.

Tell us!

• What was your best Christmas ever?
• How do you plan to celebrate Christmas this year?

Christmas Activities at Our Libraries

The Port of Spain Children’s Library presented “Psalty’s Christmas Calamity“ at the Audio/Visual Room on Friday 19th December, 12 noon to 2:00 pm.

Students were able to take part in craft, carols and competitions at the St. Helena Public Library, 15 – 19 December, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Christmas programmes took place @
San Juan Public Library on 17 December from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Point Fortin Public Library on 17 December from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Moruga Public Library on 18 December from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Cedros Public Library on 19 December from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Young Adult Career Survey

Young Adults were invited to participate in a CAREER SURVEY from November 28, 2008 to January 2, 2009 for a chance to win exciting prizes!