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 Malawi Folktales and Folksongs Database has officially launched, marking a significant step in preserving and promoting Malawi’s rich cultural heritage. This platform, dedicated to safeguarding traditional stories and songs, is designed to serve as a resource for educational purposes, cultural exploration, and to ensure that the vibrant oral traditions of Malawi are passed on […]
As we celebrate another milestone in the history of the National Library Service, we reflect on the countless ways our institution has positively impacted individuals, communities, and the nation as a whole. For 44 years, the National Library Service has been a cornerstone of knowledge, education, and cultural enrichment, offering resources that have empowered learners, […]
National Library Service with Support from Book Aid International has today handed over Katola Primary School Library.This development will help learners and teachers achieve their goals in seeking knowledge. National Library Service has emphasized the need for more libraries in the country, highlighting their role as custodians of knowledge for society. During the handover ceremony […]
EIFL-Public Libraries and Innovation Ramune Petuchiovaite and NLS members of staff. The EIFL-Public Libraries Innovation Programme, in collaboration with institutions like the National Library Service (NLS), is revolutionizing public library services. Led by visionaries like Ramune Petuchiovaite, the NLS staff, and others, this initiative focuses on leveraging innovation to address local challenges and enhance community […]
This project was launched in 2012 and is being implemented by National Library Service (NLS) for Folktales and Music Crossroads Malawi for folksongs. As one way of implementing the Convention for the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage which Malawi adopted in 2010, the project aims to digitally record and document folktales and folksongs to […]