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 […]
NLS Board orientation and library tour
NLS Board Orientation and Library TourThe National Library Service (NLS) conducted a Board Orientation session followed by a guided tour of library facilities to familiarize Board Members with NLS operations, programmes, and service delivery points.During the tour, the Board visited the newly constructed Auditorium Room under the Pabwalo Programme, which is sponsored by the REI […]
Vacancy
Position title: Pabwalo Project Manager Location: Lilongwe, Malawi Contract: 1-year full-time (40 hours/week), renewable up to 3 years based on performance Start Date: Early March 2025 Reporting to: Pabwalo Advisory Body The Pabwalo Advisory Body, composed of National Library Service (NLS), Malawi National Commission for UNESCO (MNCU), Music Crossroads Malawi and Rei Foundation Limited (RFL), […]