Home / News / The NBC donates books to the Leap Centre in Valletta Back to News The NBC donates books to the Leap Centre in Valletta Initiatives • News • Public Lending Rights • Publications 28th May, 2021 The National Book Council has presented a considerable donation of local publications to the Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS). These books will populate the shelves of the new library at the Leap Centre in Valletta. This space will be used by the community in Valletta and Floriana who benefit from the services of FSWS offered from here. The donated books span a diverse range of literary genres, ranging from locally published novels, short-stories, poetry, drama, translations, biographies and research books to a selection of books for children of different ages who have won the National Book Prize or other competitions organised by the NBC, as well as other books. A sample of the donation was presented to Mariella Ikechi, Community Worker, by Matthew Borg, Senior Manager at the NBC. Denise Farrugia, Manager, Maria Mercieca, Leader, and Russell John Debono, Social Mentor, were also present. Throughout the year the National Book Council donates books to various Governmental entities, NGOs, and other groups in its attempt to facilitate access to books and reading to as much different sectors of the population as possible. Apart from these one-off donations, the NBC keeps its appointment with Malta Libraries more than once every year, whereby large amounts of books are donated which ensure that all public libraries in Malta and Gozo can continue to provide the latest and best literature and research books to the public. SHARE POST Related Articles 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 Booker Prize winner Samantha Harvey heads to Malta Book Festival News 2nd September, 2025 Read More The Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 Opens for Submissions in Maltese and English News 1st September, 2025 Read More Shortlist For The 2025 National Book Prize Announced News 26th August, 2025 Read More What Makes a Great Short Story? News 18th August, 2025 Read More ANNOUNCING THE NBC’S SHORT STORY WORKSHOP TOUR (AUG-OCT 2025) News 5th August, 2025 Read More view all similar news
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