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Gulf Today
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
MBRL honours its ‘Little Knowledge Heroes'
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL) marked its third anniversary with a special ceremony honouring its 'Little Knowledge Heroes,' young readers who have demonstrated an exceptional passion for books and learning. The event formed part of a wider strategy to nurture a love of reading and culture among the next generation, inspiring children to discover the treasures of science and literature. In his keynote speech, Ali Juma Al Tamimi, Director of the Libraries Department, said: 'Honouring our little heroes is a reflection of our pride in their enthusiasm for knowledge. It also reaffirms our commitment to fostering a love of reading from an early age. We firmly believe that building a nation starts with building minds. That's why we strive to offer an integrated learning environment that blends education and entertainment, tailored to support each stage of a child's development.' Al Tamimi also acknowledged the crucial role parents play, adding: 'We deeply value the support parents provide and will continue offering top-tier resources and services to help new generations explore broader horizons of knowledge and creativity.' The library continues to cultivate inspiring learning spaces that cater to diverse reader interests, particularly children and young adults. The Children's Library boasts around 86,000 resources, including stories, encyclopaedias, reference materials, and specially designed books such as 3D, talking, Braille, and sensory editions for people of determination. The Young Adults Library features nearly 19,000 titles across genres like science fiction, biographies, arts, culture, and graphic novels, offering a rich and varied reading experience. Coupled with comprehensive digital services accessible anytime, anywhere, these spaces create an environment that encourages continuous engagement with knowledge. As part of its cultural mission, the library hosts a year-round calendar of interactive events tailored to younger audiences. These include storytelling sessions, creative writing and drawing workshops, technology-driven educational activities, and cultural evenings aimed at sparking dialogue, critical thinking, and imagination. With six types of membership available, including options for children, students, and individuals, the library provides broad access to its extensive print and digital collections, encompassing books, magazines, newspapers, and academic databases.
Arab Times
19-02-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait launches 'Excellence Award for School Libraries'
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 19: The Ministry of Education announced the launch of the "Excellence Award for School Libraries" in collaboration with the Kuwait Libraries and Information Association. In a press statement, Acting Director of the Libraries Department, Adel Al-Harbi, explained that the award is open to all educational stages, ranging from kindergarten to high school, including public and religious schools, as well as special education schools. Al-Harbi further clarified that the award is based on specific criteria set by the arbitration committee. Registration for the award will remain open until March 3, and the arbitration process will take place from April 2 to 20. One outstanding library from each educational stage will be selected to receive recognition during a special ceremony, which will be held under the patronage of Education Minister Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei. This ceremony will honor the libraries' efforts in providing cultural services and supporting community activities. The goal of the award is to foster a competitive environment that encourages school libraries to enhance and improve the quality of their services and activities, which support educational curricula.
