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“Living Through 2016” by J. K. Pascall Soft -book launching ceremony

“Living Through 2016” by J. K. Pascall Soft -book launching ceremony

this Thursday January 19th at the Philipsburg Jubilee Library.

Trinidadian native and inspirational author J. K. Pascall will be presenting his book “Living Through 2016” on Thursday January 19th, from 6 pm to 7.30 pm at the Philipsburg Jubilee Library.
Philipsburg Jubilee Library SXM Reads Books give away this Saturday for the Dutch Quarter Community.

Philipsburg Jubilee Library SXM Reads Books give away this Saturday for the Dutch Quarter Community.

The SXM Reads platform invites the community of Dutch Quarter to participate in a motivational reading and book giveaway on Saturday 7th January 2017 from 4.30 pm to 7.00 pm at the Plantz property next to Mac Donald’s.
Successful for Christmas Market @ the Philipsburg Jubilee Library

Successful for Christmas Market @ the Philipsburg Jubilee Library

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library’s annual Christmas Market once again hosted a successful market. Crafters from all over St. Maarten displayed their arts, crafts and their creativity. Shoppers shopped for one of – a kind gifts and decorations, and received incentive to return to 2017’s market. Many vendors and shoppers alike enjoyed the ambience and the Christmas spirit.
Christmas Special & Holiday schedule @ your library

Christmas Special & Holiday schedule @ your library

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library will be giving back to her faithful patron’s this Christmas season 2016, by offering two weeks of returning one’s long overdue books free of charge. This grace period starts on December 13th and will last until Friday December 23rd .

All overdue books can be returned free of charge and no questions will be asked.
Library registration is open for Christmas Market

Library registration is open for Christmas Market

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL) will be hosting her annual Christmas Market on Thursday, December 22nd , from 10 am to 8pm throughout the library.
FROM SCARF TO HEAD TIE—COMMON TRADITION

FROM SCARF TO HEAD TIE—COMMON TRADITION

PUBLIC WORKSHOP: THE ART OF HEAD-SCARFS TYING,
STORIES AND LEARING
SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2016— FROM: 10.00— 14.30
PHILIPSBURG JUBILEE LIBRARY, VOGES STRAAT 12 , PHILIPSBURG
“Sher’s Puppet Theater was Fun at Dutch is Fun”

“Sher’s Puppet Theater was Fun at Dutch is Fun”

— The Philipsburg Jubilee Library hosted its weekly Saturday Storytime “Dutch is Fun” with Sher’s Puppet Theater last Saturday, 5th November, 2016. Over 80 children were in attendance and it was a huge success.
“Book presentation of “Words of Change: Voices from Soualigan soil”

“Book presentation of “Words of Change: Voices from Soualigan soil”

— Author, inspiring politician, university student, history enthusiast, President of Parliament award winner of 2015 Ralph Cantave recently presented his new book entitled: “Words of change:
“Readers are Leaders Pre – St. Maarten’s: “This is My Island under the Sun”

“Readers are Leaders Pre – St. Maarten’s: “This is My Island under the Sun”

“The Readers are Leaders” platform will be presenting a cultural evening to celebrate a Pre St. Maarten’s Day, under the theme “This is My Island under the Sun” in song, poetry and dance in the foyer of the Philipsburg Jubilee Library, Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 5pm
Dutch is Fun host Sher’s Puppet Theater at the Library

Dutch is Fun host Sher’s Puppet Theater at the Library

Sher’s Puppet Theater presents “Respect: children learning how to communicate” at the Philipsburg Jubilee Library’s weekly Story Time “Dutch is Fun” done by Sherida Mak. Saturday 5 November 2016 from 11am to 12pm.
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