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SPL Launches ‘Smart Locker’ Service to Give Members Round-the-Clock Access to Books

August 04, 2020

Sharjah Public Library (SPL), an affiliate of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has launched the ‘Smart Locker’ service that facilitates the 24/7 borrowing of books via the SPL web...

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Kalba Public Library reopens its doors on 3 August

August 03, 2020

Kalba Public Library, a subsidiary of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has announced its plans to reopen and operate at full capacity beginning Monday, August 3, 2020.

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Sharjah Book Authority launches virtual Book Club

June 29, 2020

Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced the launch of an online Book Club, which will host renowned authors in a series of live and interactive book discussions, starting next w...

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Sharjah Public Libraries organises virtual session on basics of writing short films

June 28, 2020

Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL), part of Sharjah Book Authority, organised, on Saturday, a virtual remote session under the title "The Basics of Writing Short Films".

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Sharjah Public Library to host virtual talks

June 21, 2020

Sharjah Public Library (SPL), an affiliate of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), is expanding on its role as a modern learning hub by continuing to offer lifelong learning opportuni...

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Sharjah Public Library welcomes visitors from today

June 21, 2020

The Sharjah Public Library (SPL), an affiliate of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has announced the reopening of select branches of its public libraries in the emirate from Sunda...

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Sharjah Public Libraries’ Storytelling Session Offers Children A Fascinating Lesson On Creating A Home Garden

June 10, 2020

Continuing its mission to nurture young minds and instill a love of stories in children, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) invited Sally Mousa, Pulse 95 Radio presenter, to read from ...

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SPL’s digital library attracts over 8,000 new users from 55 countries

May 05, 2020

Sharjah Public Library’s 6 million free eBooks and resources now part of ‘ICESCO Digital Home’ initiative

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6 million books and resources offered to readers worldwide for free by Sharjah Public Libraries

March 28, 2020

In keeping with the precautionary measures and preventive procedures taken by the UAE to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL), an affiliate...

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Sharjah Public Libraries and UK-based CILIP partner to advance library and information sector

February 09, 2020

In line with its commitment to deliver future-ready services that meet the full range of information needs of the community, and in line with the Sharjah World Book Capital 2019 ce...

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