Tag: Libraries
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Embracing Mother Tongue: Reading Clubs Connecting Culture One Book at a Time
Rekindling Culture Through Shared Reading In cities around the world, reading clubs have become more than a pastime—they are a lifeline to language, heritage, and community. In Singapore, where multilingualism is woven into everyday life, contemporary reading circles are specifically turning to mother tongue literature to strengthen cultural ties. These gatherings provide a space where…
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Queen Camilla Goes Green in Scotland for Reading Year
Queen Camilla Champions Sustainability During Scottish Visit Queen Camilla arrived in Scotland with a message she has championed for years: sustainability and public service can go hand in hand. The royal visit began as she kicked off the National Year of Reading, a campaign designed to put books and libraries at the heart of communities…
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Queen Camilla Goes Green in Scotland
Queen Camilla Champions Scotland’s Green Spirit at the National Year of Reading Kickoff The royal visit to Scotland on Monday saw Queen Camilla usher in the National Year of Reading with a nod to the country’s famed green landscapes. Dressed in a layered, practical ensemble suited to brisk Scottish weather, the Queen’s appearance underscored a…
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NASA closes Goddard library as it dismantles astronomy infrastructure
Background: A turning point for NASA’s research ecosystem The announcement that the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, would permanently close its flagship library marks a significant shift in how NASA manages its research ecosystem. The Goddard library, historically one of the agency’s most comprehensive accumulating centers for astronomical data, technical reports, and historical…
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No subscriptions? No problems: the best free movies and TV series options in Australia
Introduction: Free streaming is reshaping Australian viewing With rising subscription costs and a crowded market of streaming platforms, many Australians are seeking legitimate, no-subscription ways to watch their favorite films and series. While opting for paid services remains convenient, there are solid free options that offer high-quality entertainment without monthly fees. From ad-supported streaming to…
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No subscriptions? No problems. The best free movies and TV series you can watch now
Why pay when you can watch for free? Rising monthly bills are prompting Australians to rethink how they access entertainment. With streaming subscriptions piling up, many viewers are asking a simple question: what if you could enjoy a great lineup of movies and TV series without a monthly fee? The answer is yes. A growing…
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Saif Islam’s Mission to Save Chinguetti’s Library City from the Desert
Chinguetti: A City of Libraries Besieged by Sands In the heart of Mauritania’s vast Sahara lies Chinguetti, a village famous for its ancient libraries and scrolls that tell the story of a once-thriving trade route. As desert winds shift and sands reclaim the land, the town’s famed library district faces a slow, invisible threat: erosion…
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A Mission to Save Mauritania’s City of Libraries from the Deserts’ Advance
Introduction: A Guardian at the Gates of the Sahara In the heart of the Sahara lies Chinguetti, Mauritania’s famed cradle of learning often called the city of libraries. On a recent afternoon, 67-year-old Saif Islam walked into the courtyard of a dusty library, his flowing boubou striped in two shades of blue catching the sun.…
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The man on a mission to save Mauritania’s ‘city of libraries’ from encroaching desert sands
Introduction: A mission in the Sahara On a quiet afternoon in the desert town of Chinguetti, Mauritania, 67-year-old Saif Islam steps into the courtyard of a library that has stood for centuries. Clad in a flowing boubou striped in two shades of blue, he moves with a deliberate, if unsteady, pace toward a stubborn enemy:…