Emanci-pendence Bibliography

Emanci-pendence Bibliography

Discover the powerful journey of Jamaica’s path from slavery to freedom with our specially curated Emanci-pendence 2025 bibliography, “Memory, Movement and Meaning.” This unique collection celebrates the resilience, courage and spirit of Jamaicans as they moved from the hardships of enslavement through emancipation to the triumph of independence. H...

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ACT NOW: STAND AGAINST CHILD ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION

ACT NOW: STAND AGAINST CHILD ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION

The theme for Child Month 2025, Act Now: Stand Against Child Abuse and Exploitation, is a powerful and urgent call to protect our children. Children deserve to be nurtured, protected, and valued by a caring community. This care begins with informed and intentional parenting. Parenting does not come with a manual, and for many, it […]

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National Reading Competition 2025

National Reading Competition 2025

Register for the 2025 National Reading Competition season! Do you have a competitive spirit and enjoy reading? The JLS National Reading Competition is an excellent opportunity to showcase your talent! This exciting competition welcomes participants of all ages. Join the 2025 season of the National Reading Competition and become part of a vibrant...

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Select Titles On Reggae: A Bibliography

Select Titles On Reggae: A Bibliography

From mento to ska; from ska to rocksteady then reggae. Reggae is authentically Jamaican and emerged in the 1960’s at a time when there was much violence and injustice in the society. W hile the earlier genres were primarily for entertainment, reggae became the music with messages reflecting the conditions that existed and promoted hope for th...

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National Reading Competition 2024

National Reading Competition 2024

Register for the 2024 National Reading Competition season! Do you have a competitive spirit and enjoy reading? The JLS National Reading Competition is an excellent opportunity to showcase your talent! This exciting competition welcomes participants of all ages. Join the 2024 season of the National Reading Competition and become part of a vibrant re...

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Book Donation from the Embassy of Chile in Jamaica

Book Donation from the Embassy of Chile in Jamaica

A Handover Ceremony and Courtesy Call by Ambassador H.E Constanza Figueroa from Chile was held at the Jamaica Library Service Headquarters on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. A tour of the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library was also conducted as part of the Courtesy Call. Three (3) copies each of the title: “Magellan's Voyage illustrated" and [&hellip...

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