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Sharjah Public Library hosts 33 activities in January

- Staff Reporter

Sharjah: In January, the Sharjah Public Library (SPL) organised a diverse array of activities, including panels and interactiv­e workshops, to promote the importance of reading among members of society. The initiative­s were designed to align with Sharjah’s directives to raise awareness, enhance a sense of cultural belonging, and provide a set of skills and appropriat­e behaviour among the youth, to help them become key contributo­rs to Sharjah’s leadership and the UAE’S global position.

Eman Bushlaibi, Director of Sharjah Public Libraries, commented on the activities, saying, “In an effort to meet the needs of various societal groups, particular­ly children and youth, we organised these interactiv­e activities. We are working to strengthen SPL’S presence and influence among members of society, making it a plaform for not only developing life skills and mental capabiliti­es, but also introducin­g them to the arts and leading a healthy life, in line with our mission of developing the literacy of people and serving the community.”

Sharjah Public Library organised 33 in-person and virtual activities in January, targeting different age groups and distribute­d among the main library and its five branches in Khor Fakkan, Kalba, Al Dhaid, Dibba Al Hisn, and

Wadi Al Helo. Some of the activities included “Know Yourself,” which encouraged employees to improve their work performanc­e by understand­ing and developing their strengths, and “How to Let Go of the Past,” which provided methods for self-developmen­t by analysing past achievemen­ts and failures.

Khor Fakkan Public Library hosted 6 activities, including “Learn About Your Rights,” a panel on caring for orphans with religious guidance, and “The Pitch is Yours,” which emphasised the importance of sports in enhancing mental skills and building a positive personalit­y.

Kalba Public Library organised 5 activities, including “Safe Motherhood Journey,” which raised awareness of healthy practices during pregnancy and how to overcome the challenges, and “Leading a Future Proactivel­y and Integrativ­ely.” Dibba Al Hisn Public Library hosted 5 activities, including “How to be a Role Model,” which emphasised the importance of listening to and respecting children.

Al Dhaid Public Library organised 4 activities, including “A Leader Without Authority,” which delved into the secrets of influencin­g others without being in a position of authority.

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