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The featured film “Poetry is an island” about the life and work of the Nobel Laureate poet Derek Alton Walcott, produced and directed by Surinamese Independent Documentary film maker and producer Ida Does, was well received on Monday May 30th 2016

” book launching ceremony this Wednesday June 1st 2016 at the Library

Saban native Theodore Johnson, author and civil law notary, shall be presenting his book “A Lee Chip: a dictionary & study of Saban English” on Wednesday June 1st, 2016 at the Philipsburg Jubilee Library from 6pm to 8pm, along with Ms. Caroline Myrick, a linguist of the North Carolina State University, with Saban roots,

The Tax Administration hereby makes known to the general public that 2 persons from their department will be located on the premises of the Philipsburg Jubilee Library assisting persons with the filling out of their tax return forms on Saturday 28th of May 2016 from 11am to 1pm.

The Labour Department will be returning to the library this year to provide an information session about labour law, as a part of the Power of Knowledge series. This will be an informative and in-depth lecture and interactive discussion on Sint Maarten labor law by Nikima Groeneveldt-Hickinson, Policy Advisor at the Department of Labor and supporting staff of the labour department. This session will take place on Thursday the 26th of May, at 6:30

—How can the life of a writer, his or her books, and other facets of his or her life be made into an exciting movie? Surinamese film director Ida Does has already answered that question.
Poetry is an island is a feature film about the life and work of the Nobel Laureate poet Derek Alton Walcott, said Does about the latest documentary that she has directed and produced.

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL) will be hosting their first Pre- Mother’s Day Market on Saturday May 7th , 2016 from 10 am to 1pm.

This Thursday April 14th another nice and cozy family reading night will be held at the Library. Family reading is a fun way to promote literacy. All parents and their children are invited to come out and enjoy a fun-filled evening of reading.

Local inspirational author Orva Medina will be presenting her book “I am Ishshah Chayil” on Thursday April 7th, 2016 from 6pm to 7.30pm

On Wednesday April 6th the Educational film: A Kippah in the Caribbean will be screened at the library . Hans Ziekenoppasser, expert on Dutch Caribbean Jewish history will give an introduction to the film and will answer questions from the audience.

The Philipsburg Jubilee Library (PJL) will be hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 5 – 10 years old at a cost of $5 at the Vineyard Estate next to the Vineyard building in Philipsburg on Saturday , March 26th , from 10 am to 12.30 pm.