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Summer camp for kids at the library

Summer camp for kids at the library

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library is organizing a summer camp for children between the ages of 7 to 12. From the 14th of July to July 31st children will get a chance to take part in a variety of educational and enjoyable activities that will take place at the library.
Grace period and summer opening hours at PJL

Grace period and summer opening hours at PJL

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL) would like to announce to the general public that it is adjusting its opening schedule for the summer months and is currently extending its annual summer grace period to its members.
Poetry, computer workshops and hiking for teens this summer at the library !

Poetry, computer workshops and hiking for teens this summer at the library !

The Philipsburg Jubilee library is organizing a vigorous and entertaining summer camp for teens aged 14 to 20, with several weeks packed full of fun-filled activities. If you don’t want your teenaged child to stay at home during the summer or if you’re a teen who wants to do something cool during your summer vacation, come and enroll yourself or your child for the library’s teen summer camp.
Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time volunteer training session

Baby and Toddler Rhyme Time volunteer training session

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library is looking for volunteers willing to lead a group of babies and toddlers during the weekly Rhyme Time sessions and is providing a training workshop for those interested. Every week, at Rhyme Time,
Media Lab courses in the library

Media Lab courses in the library

In the weeks of the 18th and the 25th of May the Media Lab in the Philipsburg Jubilee Library had a full schedule of computer workshops where people could come and learn about a variety of multimedia applications. These courses were taught by instructor Pauline Maas of the Netherlands.
Library’s Research Among Young Adults

Library’s Research Among Young Adults

Philipsburg Jubilee Library, with the assistance of a visiting student, has launched a 3 week survey in which 6 high schools have participated. Other participants included USM, a number of professionals within the field of education, and other libraries in the Caribbean.
Family Reading Evening at the library

Family Reading Evening at the library

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library, in collaboration with the department of Social Services and Section Labor Market (SOD/SLM) have officially launched a new literacy program with a family reading evening that was held in the library.
Library offers new Media Lab courses

Library offers new Media Lab courses

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library is proud to announce a series of exciting media technology workshops. The intermediate level workshops will be offered to persons of all ages.
Library’s computer workshop for senior citizens a success

Library’s computer workshop for senior citizens a success

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library hosted a successful workshop for the senior citizens of the Helping hands foundation at the re-opening of the Media Lab.
Library’s research among young adults

Library’s research among young adults

Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL), with the assistance of a visiting student, will launch a 3 week survey with the goal to determine (1) how it can effectively communicate its services to young adults and (2) how it can further accommodate the educational and recreational needs of young adults.
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