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 […]
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 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 […]
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), […]
Great news from Monkey Bay! The National Library Service, Monkey Bay Branch, has completed a successful pre-visit to Mvunguti ahead of the launch of the Floating Library for Mvunguti project. This innovative initiative will deliver books by boat to the remote shoreline community of Mvunguti in Monkey Bay, Mangochi District—an area accessible only by water. […]
#Times360Malawi Standard Bank Plc, through its Joy of the Arts initiative, has committed K55 million to support the country’s literary sector, strengthening access to books and promoting a reading culture. The bank has partnered with the National Library Service and the Lilongwe Book Festival. Of the total investment, K50 million has been allocated to the […]
Today, Njewa Primary School was abuzz with excitement as the National Library Service (NLS), in collaboration with Book Aid International, organized a reading promotion campaign. This important event aimed at fostering a culture of reading among students and community members in the area. The campaign, which was held with the continued support from Book Aid […]
Today in Zomba, children gathered in excitement as they accessed the Malawi Folktales and Folksongs Database, an initiative aimed at preserving the country’s rich cultural heritage. The platform, filled with captivating folktales and traditional songs
The National Library Service (NLS), with support from REI Foundation Limited, is excited to announce the Community Launch of the Malawi Folktales and Folksongs Database, happening at the NLS Headquarters. This marks the second phase of the project, following the initial unveiling, and is designed to engage the wider public. The digital archive preserves Malawi’s […]
The Fruits of Storytelling at NLS: Mathews’ Journey For the past 7 years, Mathews has been a regular at the National Library Service (NLS), captivating his fellow children with traditional folktales. His storytelling sessions foster cultural exchange, impart valuable life lessons, and inspire others to embrace the art of storytelling. Through these sessions, Mathews has […]
