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Movie about Derek Walcott to have a St. Martin premiere

Movie about Derek Walcott to have a St. Martin premiere

—How can the life of a writer, his or her books, and other facets of his or her life be made into an exciting movie? Surinamese film director Ida Does has already answered that question.
Poetry is an island is a feature film about the life and work of the Nobel Laureate poet Derek Alton Walcott, said Does about the latest documentary that she has directed and produced.
Library registration is open for Pre-Mother’s Day Market

Library registration is open for Pre-Mother’s Day Market

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL) will be hosting their first Pre- Mother’s Day Market on Saturday May 7th , 2016 from 10 am to 1pm.
SXM READs Family Reading Night

SXM READs Family Reading Night

This Thursday April 14th another nice and cozy family reading night will be held at the Library. Family reading is a fun way to promote literacy. All parents and their children are invited to come out and enjoy a fun-filled evening of reading.
book launching ceremony this Thursday at the Library

book launching ceremony this Thursday at the Library

Local inspirational author Orva Medina will be presenting her book “I am Ishshah Chayil” on Thursday April 7th, 2016 from 6pm to 7.30pm
A Kippah in the Caribbean

A Kippah in the Caribbean

On Wednesday April 6th the Educational film: A Kippah in the Caribbean will be screened at the library . Hans Ziekenoppasser, expert on Dutch Caribbean Jewish history will give an introduction to the film and will answer questions from the audience.
Library Host fourth Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday March 26th 2016

Library Host fourth Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday March 26th 2016

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL) will be hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 5 – 10 years old at a cost of $5 at the Vineyard Estate next to the Vineyard building in Philipsburg on Saturday , March 26th , from 10 am to 12.30 pm.
Library and SXM READS would like you to try something new this coming Thursday!

Library and SXM READS would like you to try something new this coming Thursday!

PHILIPSBURG (March 15, 2016)—The Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL), COME Center, UNESCO, and Rotary Sunrise St. Maarten will be hosting SXM Reads: Family Reading Nights at the library,Thursday 17th March 2016, from 6pm to 7.30 pm, and bi–weekly henceforth.
Library and the University of St. Martin Host their Annual Puppet Show Tuesday

Library and the University of St. Martin Host their Annual Puppet Show Tuesday

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL) in collaboration with the University of St. Martin (USM) will be hosting their annual puppet show for children ages 4 to 10 year old at the library on Tuesday 15th of March 2016, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
Public Schools’ Dutch week 2016 at the Library

Public Schools’ Dutch week 2016 at the Library

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library in close collaboration with Division Public Education Elementary Schools have set up an exhibition for all public schools.
Division Public Education Elementary schools are having their annual Dutch week from the 7th of March until the 11th of March, 2016.
Library building suffers from leakage

Library building suffers from leakage

Since 2004, the Philipsburg Jubilee Library has been suffering from physical deterioration due to the degeneration of its roof and is in dire need of repair.
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