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As part of the Philipsburg Jubilee Library’s (PJL) Black History Month activities, Dwight Barran and Ans Koolen will be discussing the archives of Profiles of the Windward Islands on Wednesday, February 20 at 7:30pm.
Morenika Arrindell, Activity Manager of the Library, said that the archive is about 30 years old and contains rare footage of St. Maarten, St. Eustatius and Saba.

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL) honors staffer, Irmin Hughes-Richards for her 35 years of dedicated service to the people of St. Maarten.
“Earnest dedication, selfless devotion and utter commitment to her work are only a few words that describe Irmin’s work ethic here at the library,

Come and celebrate Black History Month with the Philipsburg Jubilee Library, during the entire month of February, as we highlight the achievements of St. Maarten’s elders and younger generations, in painting, dance and literature, under the theme “ Grafting Roots: Passing on the Legacy”.

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library offers Story Time every last Saturday of the month, and specially for Babies and Toddlers Story Time every 2nd Thursday of the month. The program consists of storytelling, singing, related activities as crafting and games. Occasionally there are also puppet shows, performers and other special activities.

Come and celebrate Black History Month with the Philipsburg Jubilee Library as we highlight the achievements of St. Maarten’s elders and younger generations, under the theme “ Grafting Roots: Passing on the Legacy”.

From December 15, 2012 to January 2, 2013.
The library will be closed on different days the coming weeks. Please see attached flier for detailed information. The board, management and staff would like to wish you a Happy Holiday Season!

Friday, November 2 - Monday, November 5, 2012 the staff of the Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL) took part in their second annual Staff Retreat at Divi Little Bay Resort. The central theme of this year’s staff retreat was “Work Uncomplicated: Un-complicating the Complicated”.

Organised by Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) in recognition of International Migratory Bird Day. Interactive presentation, story time,

Students will be asked to express their love for the island of St. Maarten, its past, present and future

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library will be hosting a spooktacular event on the 27th of October 2012. This activity will focus on activities related to reading. The library’s Halloween program started in 2009 and has had a successful turn out ever since