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Religion, culture topic at Jubilee Library Sat Feb 14th 2015

Religion, culture topic at Jubilee Library Sat Feb 14th 2015

Workshops aimed at bringing about a better understanding of cultures, beliefs and religions of people around the world will be held at Philipsburg Jubilee Library throughout this month on Saturdays from 11:00am to 12:30pm for children ages four to 12.
Library hosts second annual Open House Reception for invited guests

Library hosts second annual Open House Reception for invited guests

—Philipsburg Jubilee Library held its Open House Reception on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 5pm for invited guests, including the Minister of Education Rita Bourne-Gumbs, Dutch Representative for the Netherlands in St. Maarten, Gert Versluis, Secretary General for the Ministry of Education, Jorien Wuite, Head of the Department of Culture, Neville York and Romelio Maduro, Managing Director of GEBE NV.
Story Time puppet show this Saturday at the Library

Story Time puppet show this Saturday at the Library

The library regularly features puppet show performances by students from selected schools on Sint Maarten
Read to Me: Babies and Toddlers program at the library

Read to Me: Babies and Toddlers program at the library

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL) is urging all parents and guardians of children between the ages of 0 to 4 to attend its Read to Me:
Library Holiday Season opening hours

Library Holiday Season opening hours

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library Holiday Season Opening Hours
TelEm Group comes to assistance of Library, after damaging burglary and theft in August

TelEm Group comes to assistance of Library, after damaging burglary and theft in August

TelEm Group recently made good on a promise to assist the Philipsburg Jubilee Library with its recovery plans, following a burglary in August, during which equipment was damaged and several items, including computer hard drives were stolen.
E-book workshop at the Library next Thursday December 4th 2014

E-book workshop at the Library next Thursday December 4th 2014

On Thursday, December 4th the Philipsburg Jubilee Library will host an exciting and informative about e-books .

Come learn about PJ Library great selection of e-book titles for adults and children. In this hands-on workshop we will show you how to access and download free eBooks and audiobooks to compatible devices !
Philipsburg Jubilee library celebrates 91st birthday and receives Crystal Pineapple

Philipsburg Jubilee library celebrates 91st birthday and receives Crystal Pineapple

On Friday, November 21st the Philipsburg Jubilee Library had the distinct honor of being awarded with the “ Crystal Pineapple for outstanding educational achievement “
An inside look by Raphael Sorton

An inside look by Raphael Sorton

Last week former commissioner o f Finance Xavier Blackman presented the Philipsburg Jubilee library with a copy of the book :
Children’s Book week 2014.

Children’s Book week 2014.

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library is getting all geared up for Children’s Book week 2014. Between November 16th and November 22nd the library will once again host a spectacular event focused on the joy of reading and storytelling. This years theme is “Folktales and Fairytales from around the world “
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