Home / News / More Book Donations by the NBC Back to News More Book Donations by the NBC News 28th April, 2017 As part of the celebrations for World Book Day 2017 and Libraries Day 2017, the National Book Council took part in two events this week – a Literacy Fest for schoolchildren co-organised with Dingli Local Council and St Nicholas College Primary (Dingli) on the 27th and a book donation to Malta Libraries on the 28th, which was held at the office of the National Book Council. Deputy Chairman Charles Calleja and the general secretary of the Book Council, Mr Joe Debattista, represented the National Book Council while Deputy Librarian Ms Margaret Zammit accepted the donation on behalf of Malta Libraries. Several books were donated, most of which were either award-winning titles or titles that were shortlisted for previous editions of the Malta Book Prize. The National Book Council holds on firmly to the belief that more informed and more frequent use of local bookshops and public libraries by members of the public will benefit society in many ways. In order to encourage more frequent visits to libraries and bookshops, however, it is important that these are always kept stocked with high-quality and interesting material. In particular, promotion of local works of literature and research will motivate both increased readership and authorship of such material because it naturally engenders a sense of creativity among local communities. The NBC thanks all the organisations mentioned above and Malta Libraries for co-operating with the Council on such culturally important projects. SHARE POST Related Articles The 43rd PLR Payment Is Out Public Lending Rights 8th October, 2025 Read More Meet the Exhibitors at the Malta Book Festival! News 8th October, 2025 Read More Writing Anew with Fresh Tools in Our Arsenal! Delve into Workshops and Masterclasses at the Malta Book Festival ’25 Malta Book Festival 2nd October, 2025 Read More Winners of the 2025 National Book Prize Announced at Verdala Castle News 26th September, 2025 Read More Everyone will be Writing Anew: The Full Programme for The Malta Book Festival Is Now Out! News 23rd September, 2025 Read More The National Book Council Launches the Malta Book Festival Trailer! News 16th September, 2025 Read More Make a mark abroad! Literary agent Simon Trewin offers practical networking tips during a free Zoom session News 12th September, 2025 Read More Bringing children’s literature to dynamic life on stage at the Malta Book Festival Festivals 10th September, 2025 Read More The National Book Council welcomes new board members News 10th September, 2025 Read More POSITION OF MANAGER WITH THE NATIONAL BOOK COUNCIL: JOBSPLUS PERMIT NUMBER 881/2025 News 9th September, 2025 Read More view all similar news
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