Sharjah Public Libraries set for diverse cultural programme

As part of its centennial celebrations, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) will roll out a comprehensive cultural programme from May to July 2025.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The agenda features a curated lineup of seminars, literary discussions and expert-led activities, organised in collaboration with leading cultural institutions across the emirate.

The events form part of SPL’s flagship initiatives, “Institutional Collaboration” and “Authors Spotlight,” aimed at enriching the public’s engagement with knowledge, heritage and the written word.

The opening event in the “Institutional Collaboration” series, “Reviving Forgotten Pages,” will be held on Thursday, May 29, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum.

Organised in partnership with the Juma Al Majid Centre for Culture and Heritage and the Sharjah Museums Authority, the event features a panel discussion titled “The Home Library: Promoting Reading and Organising Books.”

The session will explore the cultural value of home libraries, emphasising their role in preserving literary heritage and fostering regular reading habits.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops under the title “Book Clinic,” offering practical guidance on cleaning, preserving and rebinding old books.