Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) has planned out a very interesting line-up of cultural and community events spanning reading, learning, creativity and heritage for the month of February. Activities will take place across the emirate’s public libraries as well as select cultural and community venues, catering to a wide range of audiences including children, teenagers, adults and families. The agenda also includes a special session under the ‘Authors under the Spotlight’ programme.
The programme reflects Sharjah Public Libraries’ role as active educational community centres, designed to encourage reading, support hands-on learning, reinforce cultural and human values, and strengthen the links between knowledge, identity, innovation and family life.
‘Authors under the Spotlight’ programme hosts writer Hilda Youssef
As part of the ‘Authors under the Spotlight’ programme, SPL will organise a panel in English hosting writer Hilda Youssef on Sunday, February 15 at 4 pm, at the ‘Literature Cafe’ in Al Heera, Sharjah. The programme is launched by SPL to highlight key literary and intellectual publications, and shed light on the lives of prominent writers, reinforcing a culture of reading within communities, according to a press statement.
Children’s programme (ages 6-13)
Children can look forward to a mix of storytelling, discovery and movement. Highlights feature a workshop titled ‘Lanterns of Riddles’ at Wadi Al Helo Library on February 26 at 10 am.
Young adults (ages 14-18) and adults (ages 19+) programmes
For young adults, the programme focuses on innovation, skills development and creative exploration. These include ‘The world of amazing phenomena’ at Kalba Library on February 17 at 10 am.
Adults are invited to join reading clubs and cultural evenings that blend literature, ideas and the arts. Key events include ‘How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci’ at Dibba Al Hisn Library on February 22 at 10 am, while Kalba Library will organise ‘Ramadan Nights of Entertainment’ at Bait Sheikh Saeed Al Qasimi Museum on February 21 at 8 pm.
Family and community events (all ages)
A strong emphasis is also placed on family and community engagement through events that bring generations together in welcoming cultural settings. Wadi Al Helo Library will organise ‘Ramadan Vibes’ at Lamma Baraka Ladies Club on February 16 at 7:30pm, while Khorfakkan Library will organise ‘Mothers Who Make an Impact’ at Hayaakom Aqrebou, Khorfakkan on February 21 at 9 am.
The programme also includes ‘Discover Me with Love’ delivered by Al Dhaid Library in collaboration with the Family Development Foundation on February 23 at 10 am at the Family Development Theatre in Al Dhaid, while Sharjah Library will organise ‘My Tale with Grandpa’ at the Department of Social Services on February 26 at 1 pm.
