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Bookstart Campaign 2025 Brings Community Together to Celebrate Early Learners’ Love of Reading
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Bookstart Campaign 2025 Brings Community Together to Celebrate Early Learners’ Love of Reading

The Sint Maarten Library’s Book Start Campaign 2025 came alive during Literacy Month with a Miniature Book Parade, hosted in collaboration with Ideal Pre-School and Green Learning Academy.
Sint Maarten Library Announces Demolition of Old Building, Paving the Way for a Modern Future
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Sint Maarten Library Announces Demolition of Old Building, Paving the Way for a Modern Future

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – September 15 2025 – The Sint Maarten Library Board proudly announces the official start of the demolition of its former library building, which was severely damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Sint Maarten Library Celebrates Shirley Richardson’s 45 Years of Dedicated
Service
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Sint Maarten Library Celebrates Shirley Richardson’s 45 Years of Dedicated Service

The Sint Maarten Library proudly recognizes and celebrates Ms. Shirley Richardson for her 45 years of dedicated service to the institution and its community, a remarkable milestone she reached on September 1, 2025.
“Back to School 2025–2026: A New Chapter of Learning, Literacy, and Success”
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“Back to School 2025–2026: A New Chapter of Learning, Literacy, and Success”

As the 2025–2026 school year has begun, the Sint Maarten Library welcomes students, educators, and families with renewed enthusiasm, exciting opportunities, and a strong focus on academic growth
“Sint Maarten Library Champions Literacy and Family Well-being during World Breastfeeding Week 2025”
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“Sint Maarten Library Champions Literacy and Family Well-being during World Breastfeeding Week 2025”

The Sint Maarten Library proudly participated in World Breastfeeding Week 2025, partnering with the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labour’s Collective Prevention Services (CPS) under the global theme: “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems.”
Irmin Hughes-Richards Retires from Sint Maarten Library after 47 Years of Dedicated Service
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Irmin Hughes-Richards Retires from Sint Maarten Library after 47 Years of Dedicated Service

The Sint Maarten Library proudly announces the retirement of Irmin Hughes-Richards, Manager of Information Services and Human Resources, after an exceptional 47 years of committed service to the institution and the wider community.
Sint Maarten Library Supports World Breastfeeding Week 2025 with Special Family Literacy Events
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Sint Maarten Library Supports World Breastfeeding Week 2025 with Special Family Literacy Events

The Sint Maarten Library is excited to take part in World Breastfeeding Week 2025, collaborating with Collective Preventive Services (CPS) under the theme:
“Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems.” The goal of this effort is to link families with dependable,
“Inspiring Endless Possibilities: Sint Maarten Library Joins Graduation Celebration”
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“Inspiring Endless Possibilities: Sint Maarten Library Joins Graduation Celebration”

On behalf of the Sint Maarten Library, staff representatives proudly attended the 2024-2025 School Leaving Ceremony of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Primary School.
“More Than Just Books: A Page-Turning Day for Group 3 Students at the Sint Maarten Library
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“More Than Just Books: A Page-Turning Day for Group 3 Students at the Sint Maarten Library

A lively group of 19 curious and enthusiastic Group 5 (Grade 3) students from Sister Magda Primary School brought energy and excitement to the Sint Maarten Library
“From Curiosity to Cards: Young Readers Embrace the Library in Fun-Filled Visit”
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“From Curiosity to Cards: Young Readers Embrace the Library in Fun-Filled Visit”

The graduating class of Educare Daycare Center 2025 embarked on an exciting and educational adventure to the Sint Maarten Library as part of their transition to Kindergarten for the upcoming 2025–2026 academic year.
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