NLS JOINS MALAWI IN COMMEMORATING INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY 2026
On Tuesday the 8th of September, the National Library Service (NLS) joined communities and stakeholders at Uliwa Primary School Ground in the area of Senior Chief Wasambo in Karonga District to commemorate International Literacy Day 2026. Speaking during the commemoration, National Librarian Amoni Gray Kapasule emphasised that literacy in today’s world goes beyond the ability […]
🇲🇼🇯🇵Japanese Ambassador Visits Malawi National Library Service
The Ambassador of Japan to Malawi, His Excellency Naito Yasushi, on Tuesday visited the Malawi National Library Service (MNLS) Headquarters in Lilongwe to familiarise himself with the institution’s operations and programmes. During the visit, National Librarian Aamon Grey Kapasule shared MNLS’s vision of expanding access to library services through modern infrastructure, mobile libraries and improved […]
Standard Bank Malawi Donates K50 Million Worth of Books to National Library Service
Today, the National Library Service (NLS) proudly received a donation of books valued at K50 million from Standard Bank of Malawi, marking a significant step towards strengthening a reading culture and supporting local authors. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Mlangazua Chigaru highlighted that the donation is part of the bank’s Joy of the Arts programme, […]
Pabwalo Launches a New Chapter for Culture and Creativity in Lilongwe. 10 April 2026
Today marks an exciting milestone in the cultural and educational landscape of Lilongwe with the official launch of Pabwalo—a name that beautifully translates to “The knowledge square for citizens.” Located within the National Library Service Headquarters in the heart of the city, Pabwalo emerges as a vibrant, multipurpose space designed to inspire learning, creativity, and […]
Monkey-Bay branch monitoring and book rotation visit to Mvunguti Community (Apatsa Primary School)
Today, the Monkey Bay NLS team conducted a successful monitoring and book rotation visit to Mvunguti Community (Apatsa Primary School) under the Community Reading Award (CRA) project supported by Book Aid International. We reviewed the book loan registers and reading session logs, and we are pleased to report excellent progress — learners and community members […]