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Koforidua Youth Engagement Centre Inaugurates Entrepreneurship Club

2025-03-07 by Corporate Affairs

The Koforidua Youth Engagement Centre (YEC) marked Ghana’s Independence Day with the official inauguration of its Entrepreneurship Club, a strategic initiative aimed at fostering a community of innovative thinkers and business-minded youth committed to driving local economic growth and social transformation.

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Ghana Library Authority and the Reading Partnership Launch Innovative Early Literacy Program in Accra

2025-02-28 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) and The Reading Partnership are excited to launch the Reading Partnership for Parents program in Accra. This 6-week initiative empowers parents and caregivers to teach their young children (ages 4-6) to read through interactive sessions and high-quality resources.

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UPSHIFT Ghana Youth Skilling and Employability Programme Launched

2025-02-17 by Corporate Affairs

UPSHIFT Ghana Youth Skilling and Employability Programme has been launched today 17th February 2025 in Kumasi, Ashanti region by the Ghana Library Authority and UNICEF. The launch preceded a five-day Training of Trainers workshop aimed at equipping facilitators with the knowledge to empower the youth of Ghana with the needed skills towards enhanced employability and entrepreneurship opportunities through knowledge-sharing initiatives.

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Rev. Father John Special School Students Receive Book Donations on International Book Giving Day

2025-02-14 by Corporate Affairs

Students at Rev. Father John Special School in Winneba experienced a memorable celebration of International Book Giving Day as they engaged in a captivating storytelling session and received book donations to support their reading journey.

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Cape Coast YEC Equips Over 500 Students with Entrepreneurial Skills

2025-02-13 by Corporate Affairs

The Cape Coast Youth Engagement Center (YEC) has empowered over 500 students with entrepreneurial knowledge through Career Development Seminars held at Cape Coast Technical Institute (CCTI) and Academy of Christ the King Senior High School (ACTK SHS).

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Effutu Municipal Library Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science

2025-02-13 by Corporate Affairs

As part of activities to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Effutu Municipal Library organised an insightful STEM seminar for students of New Winneba Basic School on Tuesday, 11th February 2025.

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Effutu Municipal Libraries Celebrate World Read Aloud Day

2025-02-10 by Corporate Affairs

All eighteen (18) branches of the Effutu Municipal Library in Winneba, joined the global celebration of World Read Aloud Day on 8th February 2025, promoting the joy of reading aloud and emphasizing the importance of literacy development within the community.

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Over 150 Students Benefit from Safer Internet Day Sensitization in Winneba

2025-02-07 by Corporate Affairs

In line with the global celebration of Safer Internet Day, over 150 students from selected schools in Winneba have been equipped with essential digital safety skills through a sensitization program organized by the Effutu Municipal Library.

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GhLA Partners with UNICEF to Launch Yoma Ghana Platform

2025-01-23 by Corporate Affairs

In line with its commitment to promoting lifelong learning and youth empowerment, the Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has partnered with UNICEF Ghana to officially launch the Youth Agency Marketplace (Yoma) platform — a digital innovation aimed at equipping young people with skills, learning opportunities, and employment prospects.

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Ghana Library Authority Announces Free Access to Britannica Library on the Ghana Library App

2025-01-22 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) is delighted to announce that the Britannica Library is now accessible through the Ghana Library App, giving researchers, educators, and students nationwide free access to reliable, high-quality material.

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GhLA Receives GH¢45,000 Worth of Books from Adwinsa Publications

2025-01-22 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has received a generous donation of GH¢45,000 worth of supplementary readers from Adwinsa Publications, in commemoration of the International Day of Education.

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GhLA Opens Applications for 2nd Edition of Youth Advocacy Challenge

2024-12-23 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority is inviting Ghanaian youth aged 14 to 24 to participate in the 2nd edition of the Youth Advocacy Challenge. This edition focuses on the critical topic: "Examine the Impact of Substance Abuse on Youth and Suggest Innovative Community-Based Solutions."

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Christmas Carols Service Brings Festive Cheer to Library Communities

2024-12-23 by Corporate Affairs

The Effutu Municipal Library brought festive cheer to its community by organizing a Christmas Carols Service on December 23, 2024.

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Effutu Municipal Library Hosts Annual Santa in the Library Program Across 17 Branches

2024-12-21 by Corporate Affairs

The Effutu Municipal Library successfully organized its annual Santa in the Library program, spreading joy and learning across all 17 branches from December 16 to 21, 2024.

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Digital Reading Party Climaxes Eastern Regional Library's 2024 Activities

2024-12-20 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library rounded up its activities for the year with a Digital Reading Party in Koforidua. The event which aimed at promoting the love of reading amongst pupils through the use of technology had hundreds of pupils and some teachers taking part.

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Wiamoase Diaspora Public Library Expands with Modern ICT Hub and Robotics Center

2024-12-02 by Corporate Affairs

The Wiamoase Diaspora Public Library, a visionary project initiated two years ago under the leadership of Dr. Daniel Apau and his team in the USA, has reached a new milestone. Through a collaboration with MTN Foundation Ghana, the library now boasts of a state-of-the-art ICT hub and a Robotics Centre, positioning it as a modern and standard facility for education in the district.

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Philomena Esi Agudu wins Ghana Library Authority's Maiden Youth Advocacy Challenge

2024-11-27 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) is delighted to announce Philomena Esi Agudu as the winner of the maiden edition of the Youth Advocacy Challenge.

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Ghana Library Authority Participates in the 2024 National Education Week

2024-11-22 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA), participated in the 2024 National Education Week held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) from November 18 to 21, 2024.

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It's Our Priority to Equip Ghana's Public Libraries - Hayford Siaw

2024-11-14 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening the educational sector by expanding and equipping public libraries across the country.

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Takoradi Library Hosts Relx Team for Reading Clinic and Career Mentorship Workshop

2024-11-12 by Corporate Affairs

The Takoradi Library, in collaboration with Book Aid International and RELX, successfully organized two transformative events aimed at empowering young learners and equipping them with skills for a brighter future.

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Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

2024-11-04 by Corporate Affairs

Inclusive education is vital to civilization and a global strategy for harnessing human potential.

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Eastern Regional Library Unveils "Library of Things" Initiative

2024-10-30 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library has launched an innovative "Library of Things" initiative, expanding access to tools and technology and redefining the library's traditional community role.

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Effutu Municipal Library Engages 119 Learners in Media and Information Literacy Program

2024-10-25 by Corporate Affairs

The Effutu Municipal Library successfully hosted a two-day Media and Information Literacy (MIL) program from October 24-25, 2024. This impactful event, organized as part of Global Media and Information Literacy Week, aimed to equip young learners with essential skills to navigate the digital world responsibly and make informed decisions.

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Ghana Library Authority Inaugurates Oscar Dapaah Memorial Library in Nsawam

2024-10-16 by Corporate Affairs

The leadership of the Ghana Library Authority - Eastern Region, joined the good people of Nsawam and other dignitaries to commission the Oscar Dapaah Memorial Library.

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Central Regional Quiz Competition Finale Celebrates Academic Excellence

2024-09-27 by Corporate Affairs

The highly anticipated finale of the Central Regional Quiz Competition brought together five schools from across the region, delivering an exciting display of academic excellence in various key areas such as Critical Thinking & General Knowledge, Spelling Bee, Science and Maths, English, and Current Affairs.

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Youth Engagement Centres Nationwide Host Career Development Sessions

2024-09-19 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority, through its Youth Engagement Centres (YECs), has successfully hosted a series of nationwide career development initiatives aimed at equipping young people with essential skills for today's competitive job market.

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Ghana Library Authority Celebrates International Literacy Day in Somanya with Book Aid International

2024-09-11 by Corporate Affairs

On 11th September 2024, the Ghana Library Authority (GhLA), in collaboration with Book Aid International, hosted an event to mark International Literacy Day in the Eastern Region.

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Ada Foah Community Library Receives Book Donation from Rotaract Accra East

2024-08-30 by Corporate Affairs

Rotaract Accra East, a dynamic youth-led organization dedicated to community service, has made a significant contribution to the Ada Foah Community Library through the donation of a diverse collection of books.

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Empowering Young Voices: GhLA and UNICEF Launch the Youth Advocacy Challenge 2024

2024-08-28 by Corporate Affairs

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering young Ghanaians, the Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) in partnership with UNICEF launched the GhLA/UNICEF Youth Advocacy Challenge 2024. This initiative, which falls under the Youth Engagement Centre Project, seeks to engage youth between the ages of 14 and 24 in meaningful discourse on critical social issues by encouraging them to write opinion articles that reflect their views and experiences.

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Effutu Municipality Libraries Collaborate with British Volunteers to Inspire Over 1,300 Children

2024-08-27 by Corporate Affairs

A strategic collaboration between Effutu Municipality Libraries and 13 British student volunteers has brought about a remarkable transformation in the community’s literacy and educational programs. Through their combined efforts, the initiative engaged 1,355 children across ten libraries, including Ekroful, Abasraba, New Winneba, Wonsum, Gyahadze, Akosua Village, Gyangyandzie, Kojo Beedu Osubopanyin, Alata Kokudu, and Ateitu.

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Christiana Brago Diawuo ICT Centre Receives Library Books

2024-08-24 by Corporate Affairs

The Christiana Brago Diawuo Library and ICT Centre in Akyem Oda has received a donation of 7,500 assorted books to enrich its collection. The books were generously provided by the Minister of Communications and Digitalization, Hon. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma West and a native of Oda. She donated the facility last year to the Ghana Library Authority in memory of her mother.

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Youth Engagement Centres Inaugurate Advisory Board Members Across 18 Locations in Ghana

2024-08-16 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority, in partnership with UNICEF, is proud to announce the inauguration of the Youth Engagement Centre Advisory Board (YECAB) members across 18 Youth Engagement Centres (YEC) nationwide. These centres, located in strategic locations including Accra Central, Koforidua, Winneba, Cape Coast, Kumasi, Tamale, Sunyani, Ho, Damongo, Sefwi Wiawso, Oda, Tema, Sekondi, Duayaw Nkwanta, Techiman, Jasikan, Wa, and Bolgatanga, have been established to promote youth-related activities and initiatives across the country.

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Empowering Ghana's Youth with Digital Skills Through Library Outreach Programs

2024-07-30 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has embarked on a series of digital learning outreach programs in July 2024. This initiative, supported by EIFL and TechSoup is part of the "Digital Learning @ Ghana Public Libraries" project, aimed to equip students with essential digital skills across various regions in Ghana.

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Cape Coast Regional Library Hosts Innovative STEM Event for Young Girls

2024-07-30 by Corporate Affairs

The Cape Coast Regional Library recently became a hub of innovation and learning as it hosted an inspiring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) event for 44 young girls.

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Ashanti Regional Library Launches Vacation Classes Under the Theme “Dive into a World of Knowledge”

2024-07-29 by Corporate Affairs

In a move to inspire and engage young minds, the Ashanti Regional Library has successfully launched its much-anticipated vacation classes, themed "Dive into a World of Knowledge this Vacation.

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Ghana Library Authority Expands Access with New Libraries in Effutu

2024-07-22 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has commissioned two fully equipped libraries and an ICT Center in the Effutu Constituency, furthering our commitment to enhancing educational resources and digital access across the nation. The Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu Constituency, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, donated and officiated the opening ceremony, celebrating this significant milestone.

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Tongue Treasures: Ghana Library Authority Introduces Innovative Social Media Campaign to Promote Local Language Education

2024-06-27 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has introduced "Tongue Treasures," a groundbreaking social media campaign designed to educate Ghanaians about their native languages through the power of digital media. This initiative aims to foster a deeper appreciation of Ghana's rich linguistic heritage by posting English words and their meanings in various local languages, starting with Asante Twi and expanding to include Ga, Ewe, and more.

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Nana Asantewaa Library and Educational Videos Center Opens in Tafo Nhyiaeso, Kumasi

2024-06-26 by Corporate Affairs

The Nana Asantewaa Library and Educational Videos Center was officially inaugurated at Tafo Nhyiaeso - Moro Market in the Tafo Municipal area of Kumasi. This modern library, with a capacity of approximately 50 people, was generously funded by Prof. Nana Akwasi Dabankah Jumfuoh.

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New Library Commissioned in Obuasi Low-Cost Community

2024-06-14 by Corporate Affairs

A new library has been officially opened in the Obuasi Low -Cost community, enhancing the network of the Ashanti Regional Library. This facility boasts modern amenities, including restrooms, a mechanized borehole, an ICT center, and a reading area capable of accommodating about 50 readers.

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Western Regional Library and Smart Brain Celebrate a Successful 2024 Science and Math Quiz

2024-06-10 by Corporate Affairs

The Western Regional Library, in partnership with Smart Brain, hosted the 2024 Science and Math Quiz on June 7, 2024, at the Church of Pentecost, Gyandu Park/Zongo Junction. The event brought together 18 junior high schools from the Sekondi/Takoradi Metropolis, promoting academic excellence and competition.

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GhLA-UNICEF Youth Engagement Centres: Career Development Seminars Organised for Students

2023-01-25 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority, as part of the youth engagement center project, has organised a series of career development seminars for students in second-cycle institutions across the country.

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Cape Coast Library Awarded the Best Institution Promoting Education in Cape Coast.

2023-01-21 by Corporate Affairs

Cape Coast Library, a branch of the Ghana Library Authority has been awarded the "Best Institution Promoting Education in Cape Coast" on Saturday, January 21, 2023.

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Axim Branch Library Gets a New Edifice

2023-01-16 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has commissioned a new branch library in Axim in the Western region of Ghana. The library, financed by the kind donation of Western Heritage Home and Ghana Together, a US-based charity has a seating capacity of 100 and is equipped with computers and book resources.

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GhLA Declares 2023 as the "Year of Digital Reading"

2023-01-05 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has declared 2023, as the "Year of Digital Reading" with the tagline, "Digital Reading, a Springboard to Eradicating Learning Poverty."

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Young Girls Advised to Embrace ICT Studies

2022-12-28 by Corporate Affairs

Ms. Ruka Yaro Deliman, Executive Director of Northern Girl Initiative has urged young girls to seriously pursue Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) studies in order to become future programmers who will help shape the country's path toward digitization.

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Bishop Girls' School Wins Inter-School Scrabble Competition

2022-12-12 by Corporate Affairs

Bishop Girls' School has been declared winners of the grand finale of the inter-school scrabble competition, which was held on Monday, December 12, 2022.

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Hayford Siaw Appointed Member of the International Advisory Board of Book Aid International (BAI)

2022-12-08 by Corporate Affairs

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Library Authority has been appointed as a member of the International Advisory Board of Book Aid International.

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Effutu Municipal Library: JHS Students & Graduates Admonished to Pursue Career Paths of Interest

2022-11-23 by Corporate Affairs

The Effutu Municipal Library has held a one-day workshop on career development and mentorship for recent JHS graduates and students within the Effutu constituency and its catchment areas.

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Ghana Library Provides Mobile Library Service for Remote Communities - CEO Reveals

2022-11-22 by Corporate Affairs

The Chief Executive of the Ghana Library Authority (GhLA), Mr. Hayford Siaw has revealed that the Ghana Library Authority provides the mobile library van service to underserved schools and communities that have no access to physical library buildings.

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Graphic Design Workshops Organized for Youth in Accra and Tema

2022-11-17 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority, through its Youth Engagement Centers, has organized graphic design workshop for students in Accra and Tema, as part of promoting entrepreneurial initiatives amongst young Ghanaians.

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Ashanti Library Mentors Kumasi Youth

2022-11-16 by Corporate Affairs

The Ashanti Library has organized a career mentoring session for library users following an influential "Entrepreneurship Re-Imagined" program in the Ashanti Region. A variety of Ghanaian adolescents who needed job-matching skills to improve their employability rate attended the hybrid seminar.

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GhLA partners Merqury Republic to champion reading at the Ghana DJ Clinic Event

2022-10-22 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has partnered Merqury Republic, organizers of the annual Ghana DJ Awards Festival, to champion reading amongst creatives at the 3rd edition of the Ghana DJ Clinic.

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SSNIT Hands Over The National Children's Library And Mobile Van To The Ghana Library Authority

2022-10-20 by Corporate Affairs

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) on Thursday, October 20, 2022, handed over a new ultra-modern library and mobile van to the Ghana Library Authority.

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Ghana Library Authority Participates in National Education Week 2022

2022-10-13 by Corporate Affairs

As a state institution under the Ministry of Education with the mandate to establish, equip, manage and maintain public libraries across the country, the Ghana Library Authority participated in the week-long celebration of the 2022 National Education Week from Monday, October 10, 2022, to Thursday, October 13, 2022.

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Accra Central Library: Inter-School Scrabble Competition Launched to Encourage Game-Based Learning

2022-10-10 by Corporate Affairs

The Accra Central Library has launched an inter-school Scrabble competition to promote game-based learning amongst pupils, and to develop their cognitive capabilities as they learn the correct spelling, pronunciation, and definition of a wide variety of words while playing the game.

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Hiahemaa of Kokofu Supports the Library Expansion Vision

2022-09-23 by Corporate Affairs

On Friday, September 23, 2022, the Ghana Library Authority joined Mrs. Vivian Addo Cobbiah (Deputy CEO, Operations of National Health Insurance Scheme and Hiahemaa of Kokofu Traditional Area) and the residents of Dwoamin Community to officially commission the Abrafi Koto Community Library in Dwoamin in the Ashanti Region.

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NetDragon introduces Edmodoworld.com Social Learning System to replace Edmodo.com

2022-09-22 by Corporate Affairs

UNIHEAD Ltd, the official representatives of NetDragon has announced today, the introduction of Edmodoworld.com to replace the Edmodo.com platform.

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GhLA "Year of Books" Initiative Attracts Support from Goil

2022-09-20 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has received 500 copies of the book - "English Made Easy" by G.Y. Attipoe, from the Ghana Oil Company (Goil) in Accra.

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Hon. Asenso-Boakye cuts sod for Bantama Ahenbronum Community Library

2022-09-19 by Corporate Affairs

Member of Parliament for Bantama in the Ashanti Region, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye on Monday, September 5, cut the sod for the construction of a community library and a school wall project for the Bantama Ahenbronum community.

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UNICEF Youth Engagement Centre: Ghanaian Youth Participate in the "Transforming Education Summit"

2022-09-16 by Corporate Affairs

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), on Friday, September 16, 2022, organized a summit dubbed the "Transforming Education Summit," for youth in Ghana.

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GhLA, Smartline Commence Vacation Reading Challenge

2022-08-20 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA), in partnership with Smartline Publishing Ltd., has launched a reading challenge to encourage the continuous reading of books among students during their vacation.

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GhLA Absorbs Wiamoase Community Library into its Network

2022-08-18 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has added to footprints within Wiamoase Community in the Ashanti Region. This move forms part of the GhLA's strategic agenda of connecting Ghanaians within the Wiamoase and its environs to relevant knowledge resources.

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GhLA Set to Fill Entrepreneurship Knowledge Gap

2022-08-11 by Corporate Affairs

Over 5000 Ghanaian youth are set to receive training on entrepreneurship by the Ghana Library Authority to help mitigate unemployment in the country.

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Yaa Asantewaa Library Project Donates Books to Ghana Library Authority

2022-08-08 by Corporate Affairs

As part of plans to support the Ghana Library Authority's (GhLA) Year of Books agenda and encourage Ghanaian children to develop the love of reading, the Yaa Asantewaa Library Project (YALP) has donated 15,000 books to the GhLA.

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Supply chain management: Key to service delivery quality and industrialization of the Ghana Armed Forces and the Defense Sector

2022-07-28 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Armed Forces are to intensify their efforts to improve their understanding and application of supply chain management thinking in their various strategic and operational areas. This commitment was made known following the donation of supply chain management reference books by the Knowledge Development Alliance to the Ghana Armed Forces.

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Northern Regional Library Empowers Youth on Digital Skills

2022-07-26 by Corporate Affairs

Northern Regional Library provided digital skills training to youth to empower and enhance their creativity in the job market. This training is part of the UNICEF-sponsored Youth Engagement Center project, which aims to help Ghanaian youth find jobs.

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Ghana Library Authority Extends Its Services To Denkyira Buabinso Library

2022-07-23 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority on Thursday, 28th July 2022 joined MTN Ghana Foundation, the Denkyira Abuakwa Traditional Area, and the Upper Denkyira East Municipal Assembly to commission a 100-seater library for the Denkyira Buabinso community. This library was funded by the MTN Ghana foundation.

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Ghana Library Authority and Absa Bank prepare Youth for the Workplace

2022-07-21 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA), in partnership with Absa Bank Ghana, has extended its efforts to provide Ghanaian youth with impactful skills to prepare them for the modern workplace. The session took place at a workshop at Koforidua Technical University (KTU).

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Knowledge Development Alliance Committed to Intensify Supply Chain Thinking

2022-07-13 by Corporate Affairs

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, assured the Knowledge Development Alliance of parliament's commitment to supporting the development of supply chain management thinking among parliamentarians and in the legislature during a meeting on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

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Asantehemaa Commissions State-of-the-Art Library in Kumasi

2022-07-04 by Corporate Affairs

An ultra-modern community library has been commissioned at Ashtown (Ashanti New Town) in the Manhyia South Constituency of Kumasi. In honor of the late Asantehemaa, the facility has been named Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II.

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Ghana Library Authority Raises Awareness on Hybrid Learning Solutions Amidst Surge in Covid-19 Cases

2022-06-22 by Corporate Affairs

The Ministry of Education, through the Ghana Library Authority and the Ghana Education Service in November 2020, launched the Edmodo Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure learning continuity in Ghana's education system amidst the surge in COVID-19 cases in 2020.

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SIGA, Ghana Library Authority to intensify supply chain governance awareness among SOEs

2022-06-20 by Corporate Affairs

SIGA and the Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) have collaborated to promote supply chain management and governance awareness among state-owned firms and agencies.

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President of Ghana Commissions the Edward Akufo-Addo Library

2022-06-16 by Corporate Affairs

His Excellency President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned Ghana Library Authority's 110th library at Adenta Frafraha in the Greater Accra Region.

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Volta Library Launch the Anlo Literacy Project

2022-06-10 by Corporate Affairs

The Anloga branch library, in collaboration with the Anloga district, has launched the Anlo Literary Project to help promote literary education in the community.

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Ghana Library Authority Commissions Youth Engagement Centers

2022-06-08 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) as part of its quest to connect young Ghanaians to relevant knowledge resources that improve their wellbeing has outdoored ten Youth Engagement Centers (YECs) across eight regions.

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Keta Library Engages Stakeholders of the National Readers Association

2022-06-08 by Corporate Affairs

The Keta branch library on June 7, 2022, hosted on durbar to engage stakeholders of the National Readers Association to encourage the formation of more reading clubs in schools throughout the Keta community. As part of the durbar, an ordination ceremony was held for the Local Board of Trustees of the Keta library.

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2022 Mobile Library Van Day Celebrated by Public Libraries

2022-05-30 by Corporate Affairs

On May 30, 2022, public libraries across the country celebrated the Mobile Library Van Day to offer library services to communities that do not have static libraries.

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GhLA Signs MoU with Nexgen Educational Hub to Train Children in Robotics

2022-05-25 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA), in a quest to create well-equipped Makerspaces in all its libraries, primarily through the formation of partnerships with like-minded institutions, on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nexgen Educational Hub, to offer opportunities for children to learn various aspects in the use of technological devices to solve everyday problems.

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Dansoman Multipurpose Library and Robotics Center Makes Impact

2022-05-25 by Corporate Affairs

The multipurpose library and robotic centre at Dansoman in Accra built by the MTN Ghana Foundation is impacting lives. The facility situated at the Ebenezer Senior High School at a cost of ¢770,000 has seen massive patronage two years after commissioning.

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GhLA Organizes 1st Quarter Retreat for HoDs

2022-05-17 by Corporate Affairs

The Executive Director of the Ghana Library Authority (GhLA), Mr. Hayford Siaw on May 16 and 17, 2022 chaired a 2-day retreat for the Heads of Departments at the GhLA, to evaluate work done during the first quarter and discuss goals set for the mid-year of 2022.

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Effutu Library Promotes Reading Awareness at Aboakyir Festival Celebration

2022-05-07 by Corporate Affairs

On May 7, 2022, the Effutu libraries in Winneba celebrated the Aboakyir festival with the people of Effutu, where the mobile library van was made available to the public.

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Library Authority celebrates International Girls in ICT Day

2022-04-28 by Corporate Affairs

The Western Regional Library joined in the celebration of the International Girls in ICT Day, as part of climaxing a month-long workshop on digital skills acquisition, for sixty-two (62) basic school girls in Sekondi, in the Western Region.

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Ghana Library Authority and UNICEF Early Grade Reading Intervention makes impact

2022-04-25 by Corporate Affairs

An early grade reading intervention for thirty-three (33) communities in eight (8) regions has recorded remarkable impact in advancing children's literacy skills, according to a report released by the Ghana Library Authority at the commemoration of the World Book and Copyright Day in Accra.

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GhLA Adopts Menekpo Community Library

2022-04-20 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA), in efforts to increase its footprint of libraries in the country, has adopted the Menekpo Community Library in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality.

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Easter Festivities Marked With "Open Space Reading" At Kwahu Abetifi

2022-04-18 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library joined the people of Kwahu Abetifi to mark this year's Easter celebration with an Open Space Reading (OSR) due to the area's popularity with Easter Celebrations.

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Ghana Library Authority Commissions Tapaman Community Library

2022-04-16 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has commissioned the Tapaman Community Library for the Tapa-Amanya community in the Biakoye District of the Oti Region.

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Second Edition of "Yenko Library" Launched at the Eastern Regional Library

2022-04-04 by Corporate Affairs

With the theme "Libraries as Community Anchors for Transformation," the Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) declared 2022 as the Year of Books. One of the primary objectives specified was to increase the number of literacy interventions provided by Ghanaians.

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International Children's Book Day marked with pupils in Mandari and Techiman

2022-04-01 by Corporate Affairs

On April 1, 2022, the Mandari Community Library and the Bono East Regional Library held separate programs to commemorate the International Children's Book Day with students from Mandari D/A and E/A schools in the Savannah Region and the Central Educational Foundation in Techiman, respectively.

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Eastern Library Marks 65 Years of Literacy Promotion

2022-03-29 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library, on 29th March 2022, marked 65 years of connecting Ghanaians to Knowledge resources. The event was held at the Odumase Krobo Millennium Library in Lower Manya Krobo Municipality.

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Ghana Library Authority Signs MoU with Merqury Republic to Promote Reading in Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 7

2022-03-24 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) and Merqury Republic (MEREP), organizers of the annual Ghana DJ Awards Festival, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, March 24, 2022, to promote a reading culture among members of the Ghana DJ Clinic (One of Merqury Republic's Flagship programs) and to promote GhLA's Year of Books agenda.

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Library Authority and Absa Bank partner to equip youth with employable skills

2022-03-23 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA)has partnered Absa Bank Ghana to equip Ghanaian youth with key skills to get them ready for the job market.

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Ghana Library Authority Holds Health Talk for Staff to Commemorate International Women's Day

2022-03-18 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority, as part of commemorating International Women's Day, on Friday, March 18, 2022, held its first health talk in 2022 to educate staff of its head office and in the Greater Accra region on cervical cancer, fertility and menstrual health.

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The Ho and Peki Branch Libraries Embark on Library Membership Drive

2022-02-24 by Corporate Affairs

The Ho and Peki Branch Libraries in collaboration with Dzake E. P. Old Students Association (DEPOSA), on Thursday, 24th February 2022 out-doored a Mobile Library partnership project during a community Durbar at Peki-Dzake E. P. School.

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Eastern Regional Library Launches the Satelite Health Library Project at Akim Oda

2022-02-14 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library in partnership with the Akim Oda Public Health Nursing Training School on February 14, 2022, launched the Satellite Health Library Project, to make health-related books easily accessible at the Nursing Training School.

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Ghana Library Authority launches Ekon Literacy Project in the Central Region

2022-02-08 by Corporate Affairs

The Central Regional Library on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, launched the "Ekon Literacy Project" at Ekon in the Central Region. The aim of the project is to create greater access to books and establish new reading and learning opportunities for the children of the Ekon community.

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Western Region: Libraries in Western Region Commemorate World Read Aloud Day

2022-02-02 by Corporate Affairs

To promote literacy, encourage sharing and cultivate a love of reading, public libraries in the Western Region joined millions of people to celebrate the annual World Read Aloud Day on February 2, 2022.

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Alexander Afenyo-Markin Book Club Organizes Maiden Meeting for Members

2022-01-27 by Corporate Affairs

As part of igniting a reading desire in pupils, the Atekyedo M/A Basic School in the Effutu Constituency, under the supervision of the Ghana Library Authority, has instituted a book club for students of the school.

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Vodafone Ghana Foundation Partners GhLA to Equip 16 Selected Libraries with IT Equipment

2022-01-19 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has signed a partnership agreement with Vodafone Ghana Foundation to equip sixteen (16) selected libraries with IT equipment.

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Ghana Library Authority Commissions First Library in 2022

2022-01-18 by Corporate Affairs

The Member of Parliament for the Effutu constituency Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, on January 18, 2022, handed over a fully furnished 40-seater ICT laboratory and library to the management of the Ghana Library Authority.

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GhLA Organises 2-Day Planning Seminar For Regional Directors and Heads of Departments

2022-01-12 by Corporate Affairs

The management of the Ghana Library Authority has organized a 2-day planning seminar for Regional Library Directors and Heads of Departments to plan towards achieving GhLA's 2022 objectives.

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Ghana Library Authority declares 2022 as the 'Year of Books'

2021-12-31 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has declared 2022, as the 'Year of Books' under the theme

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Eastern Region Records Highest Public Library Patronage in 2021

2021-12-31 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has adjudged Eastern Region as the region with the highest public library patronage in 2021 after reviewing regional library performance for the year 2021.

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Ghana Library Authority to Launch a Book Fund in 2022

2021-12-31 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has stated that a book fund would be launched in 2022. This is to support Ghanaian publishers' efforts by purchasing locally-created materials.

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Ghana Library to offer Two Thousand Scholarships on MOOCs Platforms

2021-12-29 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has acquired online learning scholarships to enrol over two thousand (2000) Ghanaians to study on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) platforms such as Udemy and Coursera.

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Ghana Library Authority wins 2021 United Nations Public Service Awards

2021-12-13 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has been recognized by the United Nations for its work in using its Hands-on Mobile ICT classes project to drive inclusive and equitable technology education in Ghana at a ceremony hosted by the Government of United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Cape Coast Library Marks First National Children's Corner Day Celebration

2021-11-25 by Corporate Affairs

The Cape Coast Library has marked its first national children's corner day celebration at Gyandokrom D/A Basic School in the Central Region. The event which took place on Thursday, November 25, 2021, was celebrated under the theme "Promoting Literacy among Children."

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Absa Bank, Ghana Library enroll first cohort of 1000 young people for ReadytoWork e-learning

2021-11-17 by Corporate Affairs

The first cohort of 1000 young people has been enrolled to undertake the e-learning course under the Absa Bank - Ghana Library Authority ReadytoWork partnership.

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Eugene Arhin Foundation Commissions Library and ICT Centre at Awutu Beraku

2021-11-10 by Corporate Affairs

The Eugene Arhin Foundation on November 10, 2021, commissioned a library and an ICT centre for the Awutu Beraku community in the Central Region.

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2021 Eastern Regional Book Fair Held

2021-10-30 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority in partnership with the Ghana Book Development Council, the Ghana Publishers Association and the Ghana Education Service organised the 2021 Eastern Regional Book Fair at Koforidua with the theme: "Reading for Tomorrow"

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GHLA Signs MoU With Naa Dedei Botchwey Foundation

2021-10-23 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has partnered with the Naa Dedei Botchwey Foundation (NDF) to renovate, maintain and manage the Dawatrim Community Library in the Upper Manya Krobo District.

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Ghana Library Authority Takes Delivery Of Children's Encyclopedias From Britannica

2021-10-22 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has received hundreds of copies of children's encyclopedia (digital and hard copy) as donation from Britannica.

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GhLA Trains YEC Coordinators

2021-10-22 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority and UNICEF launched its joint initiative to establish ten youth engagement centres in GhLA library spaces across eight regions.

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H.E. President Akufo-Addo Commissions the Zagada Afadzinu Library

2021-10-20 by Corporate Affairs

His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday 19th October, 2021 commissioned the Zagada Afadzinu library.

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Eastern Library Embarks On "7 Continents In 7 Days" Reading Initiative

2021-10-14 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library, as part of the Year of Literacy activities, embarked on a read wide initiative to read about the 7 continents of the world in 7 Days.

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GHLA Outdoors the "Shelfie Challenge"

2021-10-11 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority, the state institution mandated to manage and have oversight of public libraries in the country, has outdoored its maiden edition of the

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New Governing Board of Ghana Library Authority Inaugurated

2021-10-01 by Corporate Affairs

A new governing board of the Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has been inaugurated in Accra. The inauguration was performed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum.

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Eastern Regional Library "Family Read in the Park" record high patronage

2021-09-29 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library hosted about 1,000 pupils, teachers, and parents during the maiden edition of "Family Read in the Park," an event organized to encourage reading among families.

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Ghana Library Authority and UNICEF announce the launch of 10 youth engagement centers

2021-09-14 by Corporate Affairs

Today, UNICEF and the Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) announced the launch of its joint initiative to establish ten youth engagement centers in GhLA library spaces.

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Ghana Library and Absa Bank Opens Application for ReadytoWork E-Learning Project

2021-09-07 by Corporate Affairs

As part of measures to scale its digital learning opportunities for Ghanaian youth, the Ghana Library Authority, an agency under the Ministry of Education has partnered with Absa Bank Ghana Ltd to open application for Ghanaians to benefit from the e-learning platform on Work and Entrepreneurship developed by the Bank.

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Ghana Library Authority Celebrates 2021 International Literacy Day

2021-09-07 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority, in partnership with Book Aid International, has commemorated this year's International Literacy Day at the Central Regional Library.

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UCC Junior High School Wins 2021 Central Regional Quiz Competition

2021-09-02 by Corporate Affairs

The Central Regional Library on September 2, organized its 2021 quiz competition for junior high schools in the region. The competition, which started at the district level, involved 37 junior high schools from all eight districts with static libraries competing for a nod at the regional level.

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GhLA Participates in the 18th International Book Fair

2021-08-30 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority participated in the recently held Ghana International Book Fair at the National Theatre in Accra.

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Ghanaians Commend GhLA and Col for the Read2Skill Initiative

2021-08-25 by Corporate Affairs

Beneficiaries of the Ghana Library Authority and the Commonwealth of Learning Read2Skill scholarship have expressed their gratitude for the initiative.

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Western Regional Library hosts 1st Science and Maths Quiz among Junior High Schools

2021-08-20 by Corporate Affairs

The Western Regional Library has joined the Smart Brain Corporate Group to host the 1st Science & Maths Quiz among selected Junior High Schools in the Sekondi - Takoradi Metropolis.

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Eastern Regional Library Climaxes Akim Oda Reading Festival

2021-07-30 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library with support from the Birim Central Municipal Education climaxed this year's Akim Oda Reading Festival with a Reading and Spelling Contest for all schools in the municipality.

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GhLA Adds Four New Libraries to its Footprint

2021-07-29 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has added four new libraries to its footprint, increasing the number of libraries under its management from ninety-seven (97) to a hundred and one (101).

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Suhum M/A Exp. 'C' JHS Wins Magic Pen Writing Contest

2021-07-28 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library in fulfilling its core mandate and the objectives set for the Year of Literacy organised a school edition of its writing contest, 'Magic Pen'.

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Ghana Library Authority Launches Online Application System for ISBN, ISSN, ISMN and CIP Issuance

2021-07-27 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has officially launched an online application system for the issuance of International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN), International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN), International Standard Music Numbers (ISMN) and Cataloguing in Publication (CIP).

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Ghana Library App Zero Rated by MTN and Vodafone

2021-07-27 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library App, the first digital library application developed by a public library in West Africa, has been zero rated by telecommunication networks MTN Ghana and Vodafone Ghana.

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Ghana Library Authority Participates in Emancipation Day Wreath Laying Ceremony

2021-07-26 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority joined the Ghana Tourism Authority and many other corporate bodies on July 26, 2021, to observe a wreath laying ceremony for late Pan-Africanists, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Dr. George Padmore and Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois.

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First Lady Congratulates Ghana Library Authority for Emerging as the 'Library of the Year'

2021-07-21 by Corporate Affairs

First Lady, H.E. Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo has congratulated the Ghana Library Authority for being declared as the Library of the Year by the London Book Fair (LBF) International Excellence awards.

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Asokore SDA SHS Emerge Winners of Maiden Eastern Craft Challenge

2021-06-28 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library held a 2-day Maiden Craft and Art Contest for patrons in the region. The contest, which was themed "creating wealth through recycling", gave students from four (4) senior high schools opportunities to create beautiful items from used plastic bottles.

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Ghana Library Authority sets to Eliminate Learning Poverty

2021-06-25 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has declared the year 2021 as the "Year of Literacy" to reduce learning poverty in the country.

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GHLA Trains Early Grade Teachers

2021-06-23 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA), with support from UNICEF, has trained early grade teachers from the Central and Eastern Regions under its project, the Early Grade Community Reading Intervention.

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Ashanti Regional Library Refurbished

2021-06-19 by Corporate Affairs

The Ashanti Regional Library has been refurbished and reopened to the general public after its temporary closure a month ago. This paved the way for ancillary works to be carried out on the building situated on the premises of the Centre for National Culture in Kumasi.

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Ghana Library Authority Commissions Accra Central Library Children's Corner

2021-06-16 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has commissioned the Accra Central Library Children's Corner project. Showcasing a colourful library space stocked with a large variety of children's books, the Children's Corner is created to foster reading among children in a child-friendly reading space.

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Ghana Library Authority Declared 'Library of the Year' by London Book Fair International Excellence Awards

2021-06-02 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority, the institution mandated by law to establish, equip, maintain and manage public libraries in Ghana, has emerged as the "Library of the Year" by the London Book Fair (LBF) International Excellence Awards 2021.

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Ashanti Regional Library Celebrates Mobile Library Day

2021-05-27 by Corporate Affairs

The Ashanti Regional Library has celebrated the Mobile Library Day at Jachie Pramso in the Bosomtwe District. The event, marked to highlight the services of the Extension Unit, was held on May 27, 2021, at Jachie Pramso MA JHS premises. Activities of the day included a Read Aloud session, a Reading competition, Scrabbles, among others.

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Ghana Library Authority receives support from Newmont Ghana Gold Limited

2021-05-21 by Corporate Affairs

Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, as part of its community investment in education has, for the third year running, made a donation of GHC100,000 to the Ghana Library Authority to assist in its library operations at two branches; Akim Oda and Sunyani. The brief presentation event took place at the office of Newmont Ghana Gold Limited in Accra.

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Regional Libraries Commence Training for Branch and Unit Heads

2021-05-19 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern and Greater Accra Regional Libraries have held a 2-day workshop for its Branch Librarians and Unit Heads.

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Minister of Education Commends the Ghana Library Authority

2021-05-19 by Corporate Affairs

The Minister of Education, Hon. Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has commended the Ghana Library Authority while addressing Senior Journalists on the Free Senior High School (SHS) Policy in Accra.

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Ghana Library Authority Shortlisted for the London Book Fair International Excellence Awards 2021

2021-05-10 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority has been shortlisted for the London Book Fair (LBF) International Excellence Awards 2021 representing Ghana among fifteen countries across five continents.

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Ghana Library Authority establishes a new library facility at Kinbu SHTS

2021-05-06 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has transformed two classroom spaces at the Kinbu Senior High Technical School into a library facility for students and teachers.

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Eastern Regional Library holds a cooking competition for library patrons

2021-04-30 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library has held a cooking competition among the Trinity Presbyterian Model, Koforidua Presbyterian JHS 'A', Adweso Seventh Day Adventist JHS and the Nana Kwaku Boateng JHS 'B' schools all in the Eastern Region.

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Cape Coast, Koforidua and Nkawkaw Libraries named the best performing libraries in Ghana

2021-04-29 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has named the Cape Coast, Koforidua and Nkawkaw Libraries as the best performing public libraries in Ghana.

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GhLA Holds First Quarter Seminar for Senior Officers

2021-04-28 by Corporate Affairs

The Management of the Ghana Library Authority has organised a 3-day seminar for Senior Officers to assess its progress, and re-adjust its strategies to achieve better results. The 2021 first quarter seminar, brought together Members of Management, Heads of Departments, Regional Directors, Administrators, Account Officers and IT Officers.

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Ghana Library Authority partners with the Ghana Book Development Council to commemorate World Book and Copyright Day 2021

2021-04-23 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority has partnered with the Ghana Book Development Council (GBDC) and other relevant stakeholders to commemorate World Book and Copyright Day. Each year on April 23, World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated to promote reading, publishing and copyright.

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Ghana Library and Scholastic Introduce Scholastic Literacy Pro Platform to Assess Reading Ability

2021-04-13 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority and Scholastic have launched the Scholastic Literacy Pro platform in Ghana. The browser-based program is used in assessing students' reading abilities and comprehension.

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Library project commissioned in Amosima

2021-04-09 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has joined the Coastal Development Authority to commission the Amosima Library and ICT Centre in the Central Region.

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Eastern Library Marks 64 Years of Quality Public Library Services

2021-04-05 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library celebrated its 64th anniversary since it commenced operations in March 1957. The anniversary was marked at the Dorcy International School in Koforidua.

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Oti Region gets an ultra-modern library facility from the Rebecca Foundation

2021-04-02 by Corporate Affairs

The Rebecca Foundation has commissioned a library within the Lapas cluster of schools in Dambai in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti region.

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International Children's Book Day celebrated across public libraries in Ghana

2021-04-01 by Corporate Affairs

April 2 is marked yearly as the International Children's Book Day, a day observed on the birthday of Hans Christian Anderson, a Danish author and prolific writer of plays and poems whose notable works include The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, Thumbelina, among others.

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Let us appreciate and support the country's poets and poetry - GhLA

2021-03-19 by Corporate Affairs

The Volta and Oti Regional Director of the Ghana Library Authority (GhLA), Mr Guy Amarteifio, has encouraged Ghanaians to appreciate poetry.

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Ghana Library Authority calls on SHS Alumni

2021-03-19 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has called on various Senior High School (SHS) Alumni to assist in refurbishing and restocking their respective school libraries.

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Ghanaians to be offered Professional Level Training from Google

2021-03-09 by Corporate Affairs

The nation's agency responsible for promoting life-long learning, the Ghana Library Authority, has launched a new initiative to offer 3000 Ghanaians professional-level training from Google.

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Ghana Library Authority joins in the celebration of World Book Day

2021-03-05 by Corporate Affairs

Appreciating Authors, readers, illustrators and books, the Central Regional and Effutu Libraries on March 4, 2021, joined the global community to mark this year's World Book Day.

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Eastern Regional Library opens entries for 'Magic Pen' writing contest

2021-03-01 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library has opened entries for interested pupils to participate in its Magic Pen Writing contest. The first-ever contest rolled out by the regional library seeks to promote literacy and ignite the writing creativity of students in basic schools.

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Ghana Library Authority adds Two More Libraries

2021-02-20 by Corporate Affairs

The First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, H.E Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has handed over two newly commissioned libraries at Kumawu and Nsakina in the Ashanti and Greater Accra Regions respectively, to the Ghana Library Authority.

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Ghana Library Authority Extend its Services to Effutu Ekrofor

2021-02-17 by Corporate Affairs

The Member of Parliament for the Effutu Constituency Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has handed over the Neenyi Gyan III Library to the Ghana Library Authority, bringing the total number of libraries in his constituency to eleven. This is the second library to be commissioned in 2021.

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Ghana Library Authority Commissions the SDA Senior High School Library in Koforidua

2021-02-12 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has commissioned the SDA Senior High School at Asokore, Eastern Region, as part of the SHS Library Transformation Programme to inculcate the habit of reading into our young ones.

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Restoration with Stacy Foundation gives the Lartebiokorshie Grace Library a facelift

2021-02-08 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has partnered with the Restoration with Stacy Foundation to commission the newly renovated Lartebiokorshie Grace Library in Accra.

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Ghana Library Authority joins in the Celebration of the World Read Aloud Day

2021-02-04 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library on Wednesday February 3, 2021, joined in the celebration of the 12th edition of the World Read Aloud Day. The 2021 theme for this worldwide literacy promotion program is "Literacy; an Imperative we must embrace in 2021."

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Ghana Library Authority Commissions its first Renovated SHS Library in 2021

2021-02-04 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) with Hon. Dr Prince Hamid Armah, the MP for Effia-Kwesimintsim constituency, commissioned the refurbished Takoradi Senior High School Library on February 4, 2021.

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Eastern Regional Library to Improve Reading Capabilities of 50,000 Children

2021-02-04 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has targeted to reach out to more than 50,000 school children in the Eastern Region through its

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ICGG Open Heavens Temple cuts sod for a new library complex

2021-01-30 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) and the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) Open Heavens Temple have cut the sod to construct an ultra-modern library complex for the Sowah Din Cluster of Schools, Ashaley Botwe.

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Eastern Regional Library organises "JanRead" to welcome pupils back to the library

2021-01-22 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library has held its first event in 2021 dubbed "JanRead", an initiative to welcome parents and pupils back to the library.

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Ghana Library Authority signs an MoU with SmartLine Limited

2021-01-19 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority has partnered Smartline limited to promote reading by connecting Ghanaians to the right reading and learning resources.

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Effutu Municipality adds one more library to its network

2021-01-15 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has added the Capt. S. K. Armah (RtD) library to the number of public libraries under its management within the Effutu Municipality.

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The GhLA Head office organizes a 2-day planning seminar for key staff members

2020-12-25 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has organized a 2-day planning seminar for the Members of Management, Regional Directors, Heads of Departments, and selected supporting staff at the head office to review 2020 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Regional Librarians and departments and set 2021 objectives for the Authority.

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Ghana Library Authority holds Carols Service

2020-12-24 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) Head office and Greater Accra Regional Library staff successfully held their Carols service on December 23, 2020, to spread the Christmas spirit amongst staff and promote harmony.

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Ghana Library Authority Extends its Services to Okaikoi South

2020-12-07 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has extended its services to Okaikoi South to connect children and adults in the community to knowledge resources.

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Ghana Library Authority adds Neenyi Ackon Agyeefi Community Library to its Footprint

2020-12-07 by Corporate Affairs

The Parliamentary Candidate for the Effutu constituency, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has handed over a new library building in Isubonpanyin, Central Region, to the Ghana Library Authority.

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Bono Regional Library/National Youth Authority organise Art Challenge

2020-11-25 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority in collaboration with the National Youth Authority organized an Art challenge under the theme; 'Promoting Reading for peace and Development of Ghana: The Role of the young Artist to promote the creativity of the youth from age 15 to 25 in the Bono region.

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Ghana Library Authority/MTN Ghana Foundation commission new library

2020-11-24 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority and the MTN Ghana Foundation have commissioned a multipurpose library at the Ebenezer Senior High School in the Ablekuma West Constituency to enhance learning and digital transformation of students in the community.

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GhLA Extends its Services in the Efutu Constituency

2020-11-24 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has revamped and commissioned a new library facility in Winneba. The new facility which is now the Winneba Central Library was being built over ten years ago but left abandoned before its completion.

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Eastern Library introduces Book Delivery Services

2020-11-13 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library has introduced a book delivery service as a means of radically connecting Ghanaians to knowledge resources.

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Ghana launches Edmodo Enterprise Learning Management System to facilitate distance learning

2020-11-05 by Corporate Affairs

Government has reiterated its commitment to the transformation of Ghana's educational system by adopting the Edmodo Learning Management System.

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Open Space Reading hits Akwatia township

2020-11-02 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library embarked on an initiative dubbed Open Space Reading, a community reading project to engage pupils and parents in reading activities whilst having fun across the region.

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GhLA increases its footprint with newly commissioned library at Senya Beraku

2020-10-29 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has added one more library to its footprints at Senya Beraku in the Central Region which increases the number of libraries from 84 to 85.

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Eastern Regional Library climaxes virtual Six Book Challenge

2020-10-20 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library in its bid to promote literacy introduced this year's Six Book Challenge to engage pupils, especially during this Covid-19 era.

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Government Commits 3 Million Cedis to Support Public Library Endowment Fund

2020-10-12 by Corporate Affairs

The Minister of Education, Hon. Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has unveiled a Public Library Endowment Fund of the Ghana Library Authority as a flagship initiative, as part of its 70th Anniversary Celebration to support the growth and development of public libraries in Ghana.

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Ghana Library opens Conference Facility at Accra Central

2020-10-12 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has outdoor a state-of-the-art conference facility at the Accra Central Library to commemorate its 70th Anniversary Celebration. The facility which was commissioned by the Minister of Education, Hon. Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has a two hundred seater conference hall, a private lounge, a board room and a multi-purpose room.

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Ghana Library Hosts UNESCO 2020 Confucius Awards

2020-10-02 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority hosted the 2020 UNESCO Confucius awards at its new conference facility at the Accra Central Library. A Ghanaian literacy and business skills empowerment foundation was adjudged winner of the 2020 edition of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Confucius Prize for Literacy award.

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The Head of the UNESCO office in Ghana Pays a Courtesy Call to GhLA

2020-10-01 by Corporate Affairs

The new Head of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) office in Ghana, Mr Diallo Abdourahamane, paid a courtesy call to the Executive Director of Ghana Library Authority, Mr Hayford Siaw. His visit was to interact with the Authority to understand its operations to help identify possible areas for collaboration. He was accompanied by the UNESCO National Programme Officer for Education (Ghana), Mr Prosper Nyavor.

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Technology is changing the future of Libraries - Mr Hayford Siaw

2020-09-25 by Corporate Affairs

The Executive Director of the Ghana Library Authority, Mr Hayford Siaw has said, technology is changing the future of libraries and that COVID-19 has only come to leapfrog the process. He made this known in addressing the Rotary Club Accra, Ring Road on the theme,

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Maiden Health Talk organized for Staff of the Ghana Library Authority in Greater Accra Region

2020-09-25 by Corporate Affairs

The health committee of the Ghana Library Authority on Friday, September 25, 2020, organized a health talk for staff at the Head Office and branches of the Authority in the Greater Accra region. The presentation which was on Stress Management was delivered by the Head of the Department of Psychological Medicine and Mental Health at the University of Cape Coast, Dr Michael Tetteh Anim.

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GhLA Commences Mobile Early Grade Community Reading Programme

2020-09-24 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority and UNICEF have commenced a mobile early grade community reading programme in selected districts of the six newly created regions of Ghana which focuses on improving upon the reading culture of the targeted pupils.

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Ghana Library Authority extends footprint to Suhum

2020-09-12 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has extended its services in the Eastern Region to the Suhum Municipality. The move fulfils a key objective set at the beginning of the year as part of the Year of Learning declaration to increase access points nationwide.

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Eastern Regional Library launches Adults' Readers Club

2020-09-08 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library joined the World to celebrate International Literacy Day on Tuesday 8th of September, 2020. This year's celebration focused on literacy teaching and learning in a Covid-19 era and beyond.

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Ghana Library Authority appoints Nana Asaase as Digital Reading Ambassador

2020-09-08 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the renowned poet, Nana Asaase to be the Authority’s Digital Reading Ambassador by promoting the Ghana Library App. The signing and unveiling of the partnership which took place at the Head Office of Ghana Library Authority seek to help publicise the GhLA’s digital library app (Ghana Library) and promote reading.

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First Lady/GhLA Cut Sod for New Children's Libraries at Amasaman and Bortianor

2020-09-04 by Corporate Affairs

The First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo and the Ghana Library Authority have cut the sod for the construction of new Children’s libraries at Amasaman and Bortianor in the Ga West and Ga South Municipal Assemblies.

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Ghana Library Authority unveils partnerships with Stacy Amoateng

2020-09-02 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has entered into a partnership with multiple award-winning TV presenter, Stacy Amoateng to promote literacy and life-long learning among young people in Ghana.

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Ghana Library Authority to Reopen Static Facilities on August 17

2020-08-31 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority says it will partially reopen some of its static facilities across the country to the general public from Monday, August 17, 2020.

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The Rebecca Foundation commissions its Fourth Library in 2020

2020-08-28 by Corporate Affairs

The Rebecca Foundation has commissioned and handed over its fourth completed library project to the Ghana Library Authority at Moree in the Central Region.

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Libraries to be made lively and connected spaces for life-long learning - Minister of Education

2020-08-18 by Corporate Affairs

The Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has said, government is committed to continuing its efforts to make public libraries lively and connected spaces for life-long learning

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Ghana Library Authority Absorbs Five New Libraries

2020-08-17 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has taken over five new libraries built by the Member of Parliament for the Effutu constituency, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin in the Central Region.

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The Ghana Library Authority updates its Digital Library App with new features

2020-08-11 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority launched a Mobile Library App in 2019 as part of its objective to increase accessibility to reading materials through technology.

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Vodafone Ghana Foundation and GIFEC support Ghana Library Authority to expand on its Technology and Innovation Hub project.

2020-08-09 by Corporate Affairs

Vodafone Ghana Foundation and the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) have worked with the Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) to set up technology and innovation

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Learning during Covid-19: The Ghana Library Authority Connects over 10,000 Ghanaians to Virtual Learning project 'Read2Skill'

2020-07-28 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has marked a successful milestone by connecting a total of 10,599 Ghanaians to an online learning programme dubbed Read2Skill.

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The Rebecca Foundation hands over the Sefwi Debiso Library to the Ghana Library Authority.

2020-07-23 by Corporate Affairs

The Rebecca Foundation has again handed over a newly-built library at Debiso Cluster of Schools in the Western North Region to the Ghana Library Authority.

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Library Authority, EIFL's mobile library project raises pass rate in BECE

2020-07-21 by Corporate Affairs

A partnership between the Ghana Library Authority and international non-governmental agency, EIFL (Electronic Information for Libraries) for the delivery of a mobile library project has resulted in a significant

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Winners of Ghana Library Authority's writing challenge awarded

2020-07-01 by Corporate Affairs

Six students have been awarded for being winners of the National Short Story Challenge, an initiative of the Ghana Library Authority.

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The Rebecca Foundation Hands over Two Libraries to the Ghana Library Authority

2020-06-30 by Corporate Affairs

The Rebecca Foundation has commissioned the Daffiam Bussie Issa and the Wenchi libraries in the Upper West and Bono Region respectively. The libraries are now part of the network of public libraries managed by the Ghana Library Authority after a short ceremony at the two locations.

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Eastern Regional Library Launches "The Platinum Reader"

2020-06-26 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library in a bid to inculcate the habit of reading in the youth has launched an innovative programme dubbed

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The Central Regional Library Introduces the "Read Series" As a COVID -19 Intervention

2020-06-23 by Corporate Affairs

The Central Regional Library has introduced the "Read Series"; another COVID19 intervention by the region to deliver library services to patrons.

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COVID-19: Time to use online platforms for academic and professional growth- Volta Regional Librarian

2020-06-23 by Corporate Affairs

Mr. Guy Amarteifio, the Volta Regional Director, Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has called on parents and students to utilize the many online platforms available to develop their academic and professional skills in the wake of COVID-19.

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Central Regional Library Introduces Talking Books

2020-06-10 by Corporate Affairs

The Central Regional Library in its bid to encourage and engage children while schools and library facilities are still closed has introduced an online activity known as the

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Ghana Tops the Chart among Countries Benefiting from CoL Online Scholarships

2020-05-31 by Corporate Affairs

Three Ghanaians, namely Enoch Adjei, Hamadu Hassan and Anane Vida who have completed 102, 94 and 61 courses respectively emerged as top learners on the Commonwealth of Learning

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Eastern Regional Library Introduces "Virtual Storytime"

2020-05-30 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library, as part of its COVID-19 response has introduced the

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Zoomlion Extends Disinfection Exercise to the Ghana Library Authority

2020-05-30 by Corporate Affairs

Zoomlion Ghana Ltd has extended its nationwide disinfection exercise to the Upper East Regional Library, the Greater Accra Regional Library,

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The Abiriw Branch Library receives Books from Okuapemman Union, UK

2020-05-29 by Corporate Affairs

The Abiriw Branch Library in the Eastern Region has received a book donation from the Okuapemman Union based in the United Kingdom (UK).

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Library Authority secures license for 1000 Ghanaians to study on Coursera

2020-05-11 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has secured scholarship slots for 1000 Ghanaians to study on Coursera. Coursera is one of the leading, globally recognized Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) platforms because

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GhLA Outdoors Judges for the National Short Story Writing Challenge

2020-05-09 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has unveiled its illustrious judges for The National Short Story Writing Challenge. The selected judges have played and are still playing phenomenal roles in the reading and writing industry.

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Volta Regional Library Receives Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's)

2020-04-24 by Corporate Affairs

The Volta Regional Library has received Personal Protective Equipment's (PPE) from the Norvinyo Traders Association from Anloga- Keta to help in the fight against the COVID- 19 pandemic.

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COVID-19: Library Authority Launches National Short Story Writing Challenge

2020-04-10 by Corporate Affairs

As part of measures to stimulate the minds of young people and to optimize responsible use of time during the stay-at-home efforts of government to fight the spread of COVID-19, the Ghana Library Authority, has launched the "National Short Story Writing Challenge"

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Scholastic Literacy Pro/GhLA offers free eLearning Resources

2020-04-09 by Corporate Affairs

As a response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Scholastic Incorporated, together with a local partner Smartline Limited

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Ghana Library Authority Receives Books from Ghana Book Trust

2020-03-31 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has received a book donation from the Ghana Book Trust, a Non- Governmental Organization (NGO) responsible for library development in schools and communities in the country.

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GhLA Shuts Facilities to Prevent Spread of Covid-19; Students Urged to Utilise Online APP Despite Closure

2020-03-30 by Corporate Affairs

As part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic in the country, the Ghana library Authority has shut all its 74 library facilities across the country.

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Library Authority Extends Operations to Abuakwa North Municipality

2020-03-25 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has extended its operations to the Abuakwa North Municipality in the Eastern Region. This library increases the total number of libraries nationwide under the management of the Ghana Library Authority from 72 to 73.

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Library Authority receives vehicles from government

2020-03-12 by Corporate Affairs

Government of Ghana as part of its investment in the education sector has resourced the Ghana Library Authority with twenty (20) new Isuzu double cabin Pick-up vehicles from the Ministry of Education, funded by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND).

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GNACOPS,Library Authority Collaborate with Parliament to Host Parliament Reads

2020-03-04 by Corporate Affairs

Authority (GhLA) and the Parliament of Ghana hold

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Ghana Library Authority extends services to Jaman North Municipality.

2020-02-27 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has inaugurated the Jaman North Municipal library, bringing the number of public libraries under the management of the Authority in the country to 72.

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Refurbished Children's Library in Sunyani Commissioned

2020-02-24 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) with support of Newmont Ghana has completed refurbishment works on the Sunyani children's library. In 2018, the Authority rolled out an

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Over 30,000 Ghanaians apply to study online

2020-02-19 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority has secured additional 1000 scholarship slots with funding support from Commonwealth of Learning, bringing its total

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Northern Regional Library organizes free eye screening exercise in Tamale

2020-02-15 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) in the Northern Region in collaboration with Friends Eye Care on Friday organised free eye screening and health promotion exercise for the public in Tamale.

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International Book Giving Day Marked

2020-02-14 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library, Koforidua marked the International Book Giving Day at Osabeane Islamic School in the quest to promote reading and life-long learning among children.

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Central Regional Library Participates in International Book Giving Day

2020-02-14 by Corporate Affairs

The Central Regional Library has donated a collection of fiction and non-fiction books to the New Life International Children's home, a foster home and its school, Newness Preparatory School, both located at Ansapetu in the Cape Coast North Constituency, as part of activities marking the International Book Giving day.

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Eastern Regional Library Launches "Seventy4seventy" Project

2020-02-10 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority is 70 years and has declared 2020 as the Year of Learning after a successful year of reading in 2019

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Ghana Library embarks on nationwide street campaign on Reading

2020-01-18 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has embarked on a nationwide "Read Walk" to create awareness on reading and the existence of public libraries in the country.

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Ghana Library Authority Participates in Results Fair

2020-01-16 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority, an agency under the Ministry of Education showcased its

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GhLA Holds Inaugural Thanksgiving Service; Platinum Year Celebration

2020-01-15 by Corporate Affairs

The Governing Board, Management and staff of Ghana Library Authority(GhLA) held a thanksgiving service to mark the beginning of celebrations of their 70th anniversary under the theme,

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Kyebi Traditional Leaders hand over J.B DanquahMemorial Centre to GhLA

2020-01-14 by Corporate Affairs

One more library has been added to the 70 public libraries under the management of Ghana Library Authority (GhLA).

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Ghana Library launches e-learning project- Read2Skill

2020-01-06 by Corporate Affairs

As part of Ghana Library Authority's Year of Learning strategy, it has launched an initiative, called "Read2skill" to enable Ghanaians have the opportunity to undertake courses on the world largest open learning platform, Udemy.

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Ghana Library Authority declares 2020 as Year of Learning

2019-12-31 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has declared 2020 as the Year of Learning, under the theme

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Ghana Library establishes 64 Reading Clubs in the Volta and Oti Regions

2019-12-19 by Corporate Affairs

The Volta and Oti wing of the Ghana Library Authority have attained great strides in

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Western Region Wins Ghana Library's National Reading Competition

2019-12-11 by Corporate Affairs

The Western Region has won the Ghana Library Authority's maiden National Reading competition organized in Accra.

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Ghana Library Authority Refurbishes Children's Libraries

2019-12-10 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority has reaffirmed its objective of creating a conducive environment for patrons by upgrading its children's corner in four regions.

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Ghana Library Launches Children's Corner in the Northern Region

2019-12-07 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority launched a Children's Corner at the Northern Regional Library as part of it objectives

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Ghana Library Undergoes Nationwide Renovation Project

2019-11-29 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority is upgrading public libraries across the country to encourage patronage from the public.

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Ghana Library Launches Children's Corner in the Central Region

2019-11-27 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority in collaboration with Book Aid International has launched a Children's Corner at the Central Regional Library.

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Ghana Library Authority to Host National Reading Festival

2019-11-27 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) is set to host its maiden National Reading Festival

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Eastern Regional Library Launches STEM Study Hub

2019-11-14 by Corporate Affairs

As part of efforts to promote the study of STEM related subjects, the Ghana Library Authority in collaboration with Book Aid International and Aggreko has launched a STEM Study Hub at the Eastern Regional Library.

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ADENTAN MUNICIPALITY WINS GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL READING COMPETITION

2019-11-02 by Corporate Affairs

The Adentan Municipal Assembly represented by Theodora Ackon Mensah, has emerged the winner in the recent Greater Accra Reading Competition held at the Accra Central Library.

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African Ministers commit to Library Development at Ministerial Conference

2019-10-30 by Corporate Affairs

African Ministers with oversight responsibilities for Libraries as well as Directors of Public Libraries have pledged to scale up advocacy for the inclusion of libraries in the development process of their respective countries.

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Adentan Municipality Wins Greater Accra Regional Reading Competition

2019-10-30 by Corporate Affairs

The Adentan Municipal Assembly represented by Theodora Ackon Mensah, has emerged the winner in the recent Greater Accra Reading Competition held at the Accra Central Library.

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African Ministerial Conference on Information Access opens in Accra

2019-10-29 by Corporate Affairs

The 3rd Ministerial Roundtable for African Ministers with oversight responsibilities for Libraries has opened in Accra under the auspices of the Ministry of Education.

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Ghana to Host 3rd African Ministerial Roundtable Conference

2019-10-25 by Corporate Affairs

Ministers and delegates from 12 African countries responsible for libraries will be meeting on

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Ghana Library Launches Children's Corner Project

2019-10-23 by Corporate Affairs

As part of objectives set by the Library Authority in the Year of Reading to make public libraries in the country

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GhLA and Book Aid International Launch STEM Study Hub

2019-10-19 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority in collaboration with Book Aid International and Aggreko has launched a Science, Technology...

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Eastern Regional Library Inaugurates Reading Clubs and STEM Study Hub

2019-10-17 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library as part of its Year of Reading activities inaugurated a Readers' club at New Juaben and Asokore

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Keta Global Evangelical Primary wins Volta region reading competition

2019-10-02 by Corporate Affairs

The Global Evangelical Primary School in Keta has won the 2019 basic schools reading competition in the Volta Region.

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Ghana Library Ends Nationwide Training Programme For SHS Librarians

2019-10-02 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has ended its first ever nationwide training programme for Senior High School Librarians in Tamale.

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Ghana Library opens four new libraries in Eastern Region

2019-09-30 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has outdoored four new libraries in the New Juaben Municipality of the Eastern Region.

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Ghana Library, Book Aid mark International Literacy Day

2019-09-09 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority in collaboration with Book Aid International has marked 2019 International Literacy Day in Koforidua in the Eastern Region, to highlight the country's progress in public and school library development.

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Ghana Library Authority steps up efforts to promote reading

2019-09-07 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority as parts of efforts to maintain reading culture

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Manual for managing school libraries outdoored

2019-09-02 by Corporate Affairs

Ghana Library Authority has outdoored a library management manual as part of its efforts to instill a reading culture among young people in Ghana in the year of Reading

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Ghana Library Authority begins nationwide training programme for SHS Librarians

2019-08-30 by Corporate Affairs

A nationwide training programme for Senior High School Librarians has commenced in Ashanti Region.

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Eastern Regional Library takes steps to improve reading in basic schools

2019-06-24 by Corporate Affairs

The Eastern Regional Library has organised its annual Regional and Spelling Competition

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Library Authority, GES and Education Ministry to build capacity of SHS librarians

2019-06-23 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) with the support of the Education Ministry is set to begin a nationwide residential training programme for Senior High School (SHS) librarians.

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Worldreader tablets have revamped reading in libraries

2019-06-23 by Corporate Affairs

The Worldreader's Local Content for African Libraries (LOCAL) in partnership with African Library and Information

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Minister directs GETFund to release funds for library projects

2019-05-31 by Corporate Affairs

Sixteen years after the Sunyani Library Complex was awarded for construction, the project has not been completed to be used for its intended purpose.

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Northern Regional Library organizes personality read

2019-05-29 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GLA) in the Northern Region has organised its second personality reading for some selected students in the Tamale Metropolis to encourage them in their reading habits.

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Ghana Library Authority launches new Library at Krofrom

2019-05-27 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority has commissioned a new library at Krofrom in the Ashanti Region.

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GIFEC signs MOU with GhLA

2019-04-23 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ghana Library Authority to commence a partnership

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GhLA, Education Ministry hold Competition to mark French Language Day

2019-03-26 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Education

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15 Ghanaian libraries to get facelift, more books

2019-03-25 by Corporate Affairs

Efforts are being made to revamp libraries in the country as well as increase the reading habit of the Ghanaian child.

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Ghana Library Authority to digitize public libraries

2019-03-20 by Corporate Affairs

Mr Hayford Siaw, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Library

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GhLA Boss picked up by EIFL as African Library Innovator

2019-02-14 by Corporate Affairs

The Executive Director (Ag.) of Ghana Library Authority, Hayford Siaw

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GhLA declares 2019 Year of Reading

2019-02-01 by Corporate Affairs

The Ghana Library Authority (GLA) has declared 2019 as Year of Reading