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Celebrating World Children’s Day 2024: Exploring ‘Every Child, Every Right’ with an Inspiring Exhib
November 21, 2024
| Story Time - Press Release - Library Update

"Celebrating World Children’s Day 2024: Exploring ‘Every Child, Every Right’ with an Inspiring Exhib

To celebrate World Children’s Day, the Sint Maarten National Commission for UNESCO partnered with the St. Maarten Library to create a right-of-the-child exhibition at its
Sint Maarten Reading Festival a Resounding Success, Concluding in an Upcoming Raffle
November 6, 2024

Sint Maarten Reading Festival a Resounding Success, Concluding in an Upcoming Raffle

Hosted on October 18 and 19, 2024, the first successful edition, by the Sint Maarten Library, in collaboration with Stichting Biblionef Netherlands, the Ministry of Education, Culture,
Managing board member
September 17, 2024
| Press Release - Library Update

Managing board member

of the Sint Maarten Library
Help shape the future of a historic institution

Since its founding on November 23, 1923, the Sint Maarten Library has been a cornerstone of our community, championing literacy, education, and cultural preservation for over a century
“Sint Maarten Library message for 2024 International Literacy
September 6, 2024

“Sint Maarten Library message for 2024 International Literacy

"Read Anytime, Read Anywhere, Anyplace."
In celebration of International Literacy Day, the Sint Maarten Library is proud to champion the importance of reading.
We are offering valuable tips in the captioned brochure for
parents, teachers, educators, and childcare providers.
“Historic Book “Flowers in Color” Donated to Sint Maarten Library
August 16, 2024
| Press Release - Library Update

“Historic Book “Flowers in Color” Donated to Sint Maarten Library

The Sint Maarten Library is honored to announce the addition of a rare and historically significant book to its collection. The first American edition of “Flowers in Color,”
“Sint Maarten Library and the Academic School Year 2024-2025”
August 7, 2024
| Press Release - Library Update

“Sint Maarten Library and the Academic School Year 2024-2025”

The Sint Maarten Library encourages all students to become members. The most valuable card in a child’s wallet is a library card.
Children of all ages, from zero to 18, can register free.

All parents need to share their love of reading with their children by signing them up at your library.
A Life Changing Summer Gifted to the Sint Maarten Library which will host a virtual Story Time.
August 5, 2024
| Press Release - Library Update

"A Life Changing Summer" Gifted to the Sint Maarten Library which will host a virtual Story Time.

Author Keron Nicholson from Antigua presented his debut novel, “A Life Changing Summer,” to the Sint Maarten Library and the community.
“St. Dominic High School Student Completes Community-Based Learning at Sint Maarten Library”
July 31, 2024

“St. Dominic High School Student Completes Community-Based Learning at Sint Maarten Library”

During the summer season, while many teenagers relax, explore new activities, and recharge for the school year ahead, Jada Benfield chose a different path.
Sint Maarten Library facilitates educational excursion engaging in the value of sharing
July 25, 2024
| Story Time

Sint Maarten Library facilitates educational excursion engaging in the value of sharing

During summertime, students can learn new concepts or reinforce what they have learned during the school terms. The Sint Maarten Library joined the Creative Learning Disney Camp, incorporating the theme of Anything Disney to teach children the importance of sharing.
Mrs. Stella Elstak – Simmons and Mr. Frank Elstak
July 4, 2024

Mrs. Stella Elstak – Simmons and Mr. Frank Elstak

On behalf of the Sint Maarten Library Board and staff, we express our sincere condolences to the Elstak-Simmons family and their friends on the passing of Mrs. Stella Elstak-Simmons and her husband, Mr. Frank Elstak.
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