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Press Release: DPNR Celebrates National Library Week 2017
Commissioner Dawn L. Henry, Esq. of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources is pleased to announce that the Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums celebrate National Library Week (April…
“St. Thomas & St. John Historic Photos 1855-1917” at Caribbean Genealogy Library April 8th
(Official Release) Authors Anne Walbom and Elizabeth Rezende will be at the Caribbean Genealogy Library on Saturday April 8th from 1pm to 3:30pm for a book presentation and signing of St.…
Important Message from The American Library Association
Dear ALA member, The time is NOW! If you’re a librarian, a library worker, anyone who cares about libraries, does business with a library, or if you depend on your…
Local author, Soraya Diase Coffelt, writes “The futures of our children and youth are at stake.”
Op-Ed: As the Conditions Of Our Children And Youth Spiral Downward, When Are We Going To Truly Help Them? The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands once again released to…
Thanks Mr. President, The VI Public Libraries will lose over $98,496.00 in funding this year.
The White House budget that was released yesterday calls for eliminating the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS), the only federal agency charged with providing support to the nation's…
The importance of getting a Library Card
AN EASY ACTION: If you or your family don't have a library card, GET ONE. New Education Secretary DeVos will fight hard against public education. Public libraries are next. Local…
New Board Members Selected at Annual Meeting
From The Friends of the St Thomas Public Libraries: Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Meeting last night and showing your support for The Friends and the Libraries…
The Friends of the St Thomas Libraries receive VI Daily News’ “HALOS”.
Bonnie Bragga, current and long-time Board Member of FOSTPL, received a "HALO" for her devotion to childhood literacy and helping children in the "English as a Second Language" program. Bonnie…
Make a Difference and Join The Friends as a Board Member !!!
JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE! From now until January 2017, we are seeking board members. If you are someone who is interested in increased literacy for all ages, ready…