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On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, the Philipsburg Jubilee Library features another virtual book discussion. The book that will be discussed is Dear Young Black Queen, written by local author Jennifer Brooks. A group of teenagers was selected to read and analyze this book about the empowerment of young people; both female and male. The discussion will be facilitated by Angelique Gumbs.

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL), would like to inform its patrons that there will be a next grace period from Monday, July 26, 2021, until Saturday, July 31, 2021. If you have your books longer than three weeks, you will normally have to pay a late fee

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL) in close cooperation with the American University of the Caribbean (AUC) since 2015 is hosting once again their joint PJL/AUC Educational and Health Program:”

The end of the Poetry month at the library was heralded with a closing-off ceremony for the poetry contest where members of the general public could submit their poems. During a small ceremony that took place outdoors on the library’s patio, a selection of persons who submitted their poems were invited to recite their poems.

This year’s annual “Recreational Program”, will be held throughout
July 2021 currently registration is open to the public.
The activities that the general public can take part in during this program consist of Zumba, a Puppet show, Physical fitness, Cycling and much more.

This month the library will be hosting a poetry workshop and a poetry contest. Learn the magic of words, rhyme and expression in the library’s educational workshop and/or compete for wonderful prizes by submitting your heartfelt poem or poetic song in the library’s poetry contest. In addition to the upcoming poetry activities, the library is also expanding its e-book collection with more books about poetry.

Come Celebrate and Come Participate in PJL’s June month of Poetry at the Philipsburg Jubilee Library.
To offer its patrons and the public in general a variety of poetry experiences, PJL has once again organized a series of activities for a cross section of the community.

On January 20, 2021, the Philipsburg Jubilee Library opened the doors of its first satellite for Public use at in the Cay Hill and surrounding neighbourhoods. A Satellite Library is a decentralized location of the main library, to improve accessibility and visibility in the community and to promote, stimulate, and encourage reading.

It’s that time to reactivate your membership and get on board the Digital Train!
Since 2013 your Public Library (PJL) has been investing in its digital library collection. With the result that more than 3,300 titles are readily available via our website: www.stmaartenlibrary.org

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library commemorates Black History Observance by its ‘Power of Knowledge Series’. On February 17, 2021, from 7 pm - 8 pm, it will be presented for the first time as a virtual forum titled ’Passing On Our Legacy’.