SPL concludes year-long centennial celebrations

After a year of activities marking its centennial, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) concluded its 100th-anniversary celebrations with a theatrical performance in the Heart of Sharjah and a series of creative workshops at Kshisha Park in Al Rahmaniyah.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Held under the theme “The Aesthetics of Literary Image and Sound,” the events promoted reading and highlighted the role of libraries in building a knowledge-based society.

At the Heart of Sharjah, SPL presented a puppet theatre performance for children aged six to 13, organised in collaboration with Rubu’ Qarn for Theatre and Performing Arts.

The performance took young audiences on a journey through the history of Sharjah Public Libraries, tracing their development from early printed books to today's digital services.

Through live dialogue and audience interaction, children were introduced to the importance of preserving cultural heritage and its role in strengthening identity and awareness of knowledge.

Alongside the performance, SPL ran a hands-on puppet-making workshop. Children learned the basics of puppet design and production, from sketching to movement, helping them develop creative skills while engaging with heritage through practical activities.

At Kshisha Park, SPL organised two workshops focused on interpreting literature through visual expression.