Author: Melanie Ramirez

#𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗣𝗛 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟴𝟬 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Written by Melanie Ramirez on August 11, 2024. Posted in Events, Events 2024.

On August 9, 2024, the #NationalLibraryPH (NLP) proudly inaugurated its new Permanent Gallery in celebration of the institution’s 137th Founding Anniversary. The event was a landmark occasion, unveiling a collection of over 80 rare and original documents, books and manuscripts that illuminate the country’s rich cultural and historical heritage. One of the centers of the exhibit is the Murillo Velarde 1734 Map, known as the “Mother of all Philippine Maps.” Filipino businessman, Mel Velasco Velarde acquired the map at Sotheby’s auction in London in 2012, and entrusted it to NLP for permanent...

#𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗣𝗛 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀

Written by Melanie Ramirez on August 9, 2024. Posted in Events, Events 2024.

Manila, 9 August 2024 — The #NationalLibraryPH (NLP) has officially declared the manuscripts of Dr. José P. Rizal—Noli Me Tangere, El Filibusterismo, and Mi Último Adiós—as National Cultural Treasures (NCT). NLP Director IV Cesar Gilbert Q. Adriano unveiled the National Cultural Treasure markers together with the First Lady of the Republic of the Philippines Louise Araneta-Marcos and the Secretary of the Department of Education, Hon. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” A. Angara, during the opening of the new NLP Permanent Gallery, where these esteemed collections are housed. The declaration falls...

Mga Kaganapan sa Buwan ng Agosto

Written by Melanie Ramirez on August 5, 2024. Posted in Events, Events 2024.

Narito ang kaganapan sa 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗸𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀 sa buwan ng 𝗔𝗚𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗢! Halina’t maki-𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 sa pamamagitan ng pag-follow, pag-like, pag-share at pag-subscribe sa NLP social media platforms, dahil sa #NationalLibraryPH mag-eenjoy ka dito!

DID YOU KNOW?

Written by Melanie Ramirez on July 23, 2024. Posted in Events, Events 2024.

Blind massage therapist When one sense, such as sight, is lost, the other senses are often heightened. Blind massage therapists, without visual cues, become more attuned to their clients’ physical reactions during massages. Their enhanced sense of touch enables them to locate trigger points, knots, and areas of tension that clients may not have been aware of. Blind massage therapists depend solely on their sense of touch and intuition, essential qualities for any massage therapist, whether sighted or not. During National Disability Rights Week (NDRW), the is offering free massage therapy...

Basic Workshop on Sign Language

Written by Melanie Ramirez on July 22, 2024. Posted in Events, Events 2024.

𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 | The #NationalLibraryPH will host a “𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲” organized by the NLP Persons with Disabilities Committee in celebration of National Disability Rights Week from July 17-23, 2024. The activity will focus on various aspects of the library’s front-line services, including readership and library assistance. It aims to provide NLP employees and selected NCR public librarians with essential knowledge of sign language, basic vocabulary, common phrases, and an introduction to deaf culture. #NDRW2024

The Monkey and the Turtle

Written by Melanie Ramirez on July 16, 2024. Posted in Events, Events 2024.

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲 is celebrated every third Tuesday of July, in honor of the publication of Jose Rizal’s “The Monkey and the Turtle.” This year, the 41st celebration carries the theme “𝙋𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙥𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙪𝙨𝙤 𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙉𝙖𝙜𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙖.” The #NationalLibraryPH joins the festivities by featuring the original copy of this beloved children’s story, which can be accessed at the NLP TeknoAklatan: https://nlpdl.nlp.gov.ph/RI01/D002P00000533/bs/datejpg.htm

National Disability Rights Week 2024

Written by Melanie Ramirez on July 15, 2024. Posted in Events, Events 2024.

Nakikiisa ang Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas sa pagdiriwang ng 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 ngayong Hulyo 17-23, 2024 sa pamamagitan ng inihandang mga gawain at programa ng NLP. Layunin ng mga gawaing ito na ipabatid sa publiko ang gampanin at serbisyo ng mga aklatan ayon sa pangangailangan ng mga Person with Disability (PWD) lalo na sa pagkukunan ng mga impormasyon at iba pang alok na programang makatutulong sa mga taong may kapansanan. Hangad din ng mga gawaing ito na isulong ang higit na ingklusibong aklatan para sa mga PWD at ipabatid sa lahat ang mga natatanging serbisyong ito. Tumutok...

#ICCYAL2024 Information Packet is Available! Check This Out!

Written by Melanie Ramirez on July 12, 2024. Posted in Events, Events 2024.

#𝗜𝗖𝗖𝗬𝗔𝗟𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲! 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁! Are you ready for the International Conference on Children and Young Adults Librarianship? If so, you won’t want to miss the details in our latest 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧! https://tinyurl.com/ICCYALINFOPACKET This year’s conference promises to be an inspiring and enriching experience for all attendees, featuring a diverse lineup of speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Join us as we explore innovative strategies for engaging young readers, delve into the latest trends in children’s literature,...

JULY 2024 ACTIVITIES

Written by Melanie Ramirez on July 10, 2024. Posted in Events, Events 2024.

Narito ang kaganapan sa 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗸𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀 sa buwan ng 𝐇𝐔𝐋𝐘𝐎! Halina’t maki-𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 sa pamamagitan ng pag-follow, pag-like, pag-share at pag-subscribe sa NLP social media platforms, dahil sa #NationalLibraryPH mag-eenjoy ka dito!

Pag-asa sa Gitna ng Kalayaan Exhibit

Written by Melanie Ramirez on July 8, 2024. Posted in Events, Events 2024.

The #NationalLibraryPH welcomed former Vice President Jejomar C. Binay during his visit today to the “𝗣𝗮𝗴-𝗮𝘀𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗚𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻” exhibit, inaugurated on 5 July 2024. This exhibit, organized by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in collaboration with the National Library, commemorates the 8th Anniversary of the Arbitral Award.Featuring photographs from the West Philippine Sea (WPS) expedition by Paul Quiambao and a selection of maps from the NLP Cartographic Collection, the exhibit offers a profound glimpse into our maritime heritage and the current state of...

ICCYAL POSTER IS OUT!

Written by Melanie Ramirez on July 5, 2024. Posted in Events, Events 2024.

The #NationalLibraryPH and Provincial Government of Pangasinan, through the Pangasinan Provincial Library (PPL), in partnership with the City Government of Alaminos, Philippine Association of School Libraries, Inc. (PASLI), Association of Pangasinan Public Librarians, Inc. (APPLI), and ASEAN Public Libraries Information Network (APLiN) present the 8th International Conference on Children and Young Adults Librarianship (ICCYAL) with the theme: “𝙄𝘾𝙔𝙈𝙄: 𝙇𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤-𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙭𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨 𝙇𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨,” on October 1-4, 2024 at Sison Auditorium,...

DICT Awards #NationalLibraryPH for Technological Initiatives

Written by Melanie Ramirez on July 3, 2024. Posted in Events, Events 2024.

The 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧) recognized the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 for several projects and initiatives that contributed to this acknowledgment. Some of the key projects include the establishment of Tech4ED Centers in public libraries nationwide, Project LARA managed by different divisions of the National Library, and efforts to enhance the library’s collection through various means like acquisitions and exchanges. Additionally, initiatives to establish a network of special libraries and a nationwide system of public libraries in line...

Written by Melanie Ramirez on June 27, 2024. Posted in Events, Events 2024.

Pagbati sa 𝐇𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 (𝐇𝐂𝐏𝐋) ng Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental para sa paglulunsad ng opisyal na website ng kanilang aklatan, www.himcitypl.com ngayong ika-27 ng Hunyo 2024. Ang #NationalLibraryPH sa pangunguna ni 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐕 𝐂𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐐. 𝐀𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 ay sumusuporta sa adhikain ng HCPL na higit pang maipaabot ang serbisyong-pang-aklatan para sa lahat.

The #NationalLibraryPH is the 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 place

Written by Melanie Ramirez on June 21, 2024. Posted in Events, Events 2024.

🗣POV: The #NationalLibraryPH is the 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 place to be for your daily studying 📖📚