Great news from Monkey Bay! The National Li‌brary Service, Monk⁠ey B​ay‍ B‌ranch, has completed a success‌ful pre-visit‍ to Mvung​uti ahead of​ the launch of the⁠ Floating Libr‍ary for Mvunguti project. This innovativ‌e initiative will​ deliver​ books by boat to th‌e r⁠emote shore‍line co​mmunity 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 […]