Virtual Exhibitions – National Library of Jamaica

World Poetry Day Jamaica Celebrated in Fine Style

by Delano Jarrett | April 11, 2022 | 12 East Street | 0 Comments

On Monday, March 21, 2022, the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) hosted their annual “World Poetry Day Jamaica” celebration at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. The event saw the announcement of the 2022 cycle of the Jamaica Poet Laureate Prizes for Poetry (National Poetry...

180 years of history for the National Library

by Delmark Thompson | July 22, 2016 | News | 0 Comments

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10 Captivating Jamaican Love Stories

by Delmark Thompson | December 19, 2017 | 12 East Street, Culture | 3 Comments

In this season of love, we’re taking a look at 10 of Jamaica’s most captivating love stories. These stories of triumphant love gripped the nation and became indelibly entwined in the country’s social history and lore.

Ishion Hutchinson nominated for prestigious poetry award

by Delmark Thompson | March 6, 2017 | 12 East Street, Literature and Poetry | 0 Comments

Jamaican poet, Ishion Hutchinson has been nominated for the 2016 National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry. This nomination is for his second and latest collection, House of Lords and Commons; published last year by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Hutchinson is among...

Our Favourite Reads: Chandra Smellie on ‘The Painted Canoe’ by Anthony Winkler

by Delmark Thompson | April 4, 2017 | 12 East Street, At the NLJ, Literature and Poetry | 1 Comment

Library Assistant at the NLJ, Chandra Smellie, discusses her favourite read – ‘The Painted Canoe’ by Anthony Winkler.

National Library of Jamaica ushers in its 40th Anniversary with signature events

by Delmark Thompson | April 9, 2019 | 12 East Street, Poet Laureate News | 0 Comments

The National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) has had a busy month hosting two of its signature events: the 40th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture, held on Sunday, March 3, and its World Poetry Day, Jamaica Celebration, held on Thursday, March 21. Both events were held at the...

#SummerReads: ‘The Sun is Also a Star’ by Nicola Yoon

by Delmark Thompson | July 3, 2017 | 12 East Street, At the NLJ, Literature and Poetry | 0 Comments

It's Summer! This is a time to unwind and get some much needed rest and relaxation. Whether you're spending your holidays at the beach, in the country, overseas, or just enjoying a relaxing 'stay-cation', you'll want to keep these #SummerReads close at hand....

Presenting Lorna Goodison, Poet Laureate of Jamaica

by Delmark Thompson | May 22, 2017 | 12 East Street, Poet Laureate News | 0 Comments

On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, Lorna Goodison CD was officially invested as the Poet Laureate of Jamaica 2017-2020. Despite the heavy rains the day before, the glittering Ballroom at King's House was filled with dignitaries, well wishers, and lovers of poetry...

“Miss Lou and Why She Matters” – Presentation by Professor Mervyn Morris, Poet Laureate of Jamaica at the Launch of the Miss Lou Archives on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 at the NLJ.

by Delmark Thompson | November 18, 2016 | 12 East Street, At the NLJ, Culture | 1 Comment

For many of Miss Lou’s admirers she was simply a humorous entertainer. She was always more than that.[1] As Robert Verity put it in 1961: ‘Her work has constituted an invaluable contribution to the discovery and development of an indigenous culture and her verses...

The Story of the Jamaican National Flag

by Delmark Thompson | August 3, 2017 | 12 East Street, Culture, History | 8 Comments

Have you ever wondered what’s the story behind our beloved Jamaican National Flag? Imagine if instead of the black, green, and gold, we hailed the blue, black and yellow? Or what about saluting the ‘white crocodile’? As we celebrate Jamaica’s 55th anniversary as an...

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World Poetry Day Jamaica Celebrated in Fine Style

180 years of history for the National Library

10 Captivating Jamaican Love Stories

Ishion Hutchinson nominated for prestigious poetry award

Our Favourite Reads: Chandra Smellie on ‘The Painted Canoe’ by Anthony Winkler

National Library of Jamaica ushers in its 40th Anniversary with signature events

#SummerReads: ‘The Sun is Also a Star’ by Nicola Yoon

Presenting Lorna Goodison, Poet Laureate of Jamaica

“Miss Lou and Why She Matters” – Presentation by Professor Mervyn Morris, Poet Laureate of Jamaica at the Launch of the Miss Lou Archives on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 at the NLJ.

The Story of the Jamaican National Flag

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