NIPA Ndola Campus joined the rest of the world in commemorating this important occasion under the theme, “Igniting Libraries: Building Partnerships for Thriving Communities.”
As part of the celebrations, the Library had the pleasure of hosting pupils from Perseverance Primary School. During their visit, the pupils were given a guided tour of the library facilities and introduced to various library resources and services. The interaction was both informative and inspiring, fostering an appreciation for reading and lifelong learning among the young learners.
The learners, accompanied by two senior teachers and the head teacher, Mrs. Chisanga Beuty, were warmly received by be the Head of Campus and library staff and engaged in activities aimed at promoting literacy, fostering a reading culture, and enhancing appreciation for library services. One of the highlights of the event was a reading competition, which provided the learners with an opportunity to demonstrate their reading proficiency, confidence, and comprehension skills.
To recognize and encourage excellence, outstanding participants in the competition were rewarded for their achievements. The best reader received a scientific calculator, while the second and third best readers were each awarded a mathematical set. In appreciation of their participation and effort, all learners who took part in the competition received a 20-centimeter ruler, as well as pens and pencils.
In addition to the reading competition, the learners attended an inspiring career talk designed to broaden their understanding of future educational and career opportunities. The session emphasized the importance of education, reading, and lifelong learning while highlighting the critical role libraries play in personal development, academic success, and career advancement.
The learners also enriched the occasion by presenting inspirational poems that highlighted the importance of libraries and reading. Their presentations demonstrated a clear appreciation of the role libraries play in nurturing knowledge, creativity, and personal growth.
The visiting learners expressed immense excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to visit the NIPA Ndola Library. They appreciated the value of libraries as centers of knowledge, learning, and innovation and acknowledged their significance in shaping future aspirations and achieving personal goals.
The career talk, reading competition, and poetry presentations successfully reflected the spirit of this year’s National Library Week theme by inspiring young learners, promoting a culture of reading, and strengthening partnerships between educational institutions and the wider community.
The second day of the National Library Week celebrations at NIPA Ndola Campus was both successful and impactful. Through meaningful engagement with learners from Perseverance Primary School, the library staff reaffirmed the importance of libraries in advancing literacy, education, and community development. The event served as a powerful reminder of the transformative role libraries continue to play in building informed, empowered, and thriving communities.
NIPA Ndola Campus was represented by two library staff members, Chiinda Shimilimo and Gift Chitasha, who coordinated and facilitated the day’s activities.
Some snacks were also shared thereafter, with the learners and the Teachers from Perseverance primary school 😊.
A huge thank you to everyone that came through to make this activity a success 🫂❤️🥰
📚 Day 2.
Spreading Joy at Arthur Davison Children’s Hospital.
Our amazing Library Assistants, Mr. Gift Chitasha and Ms. Chiinda Shimilimo, visited our adopted space at the Arthur Davison Children’s Hospital. Believing that learning and healing go hand-in-hand, the team engaged young patients in therapeutic, educational reading activities.
Joyful Donations: We donated a vibrant collection of books, puzzles, and educational activity packs to the early childhood development space.
Building Together: Our library professionals collaborated with the hospital’s internal staff and Child Life Specialist, sharing insights on how to organize and sustain this patient-focused reading haven.
🚀 The Grand Finale: Showcasing Innovation & Partnerships
To wrap up the week, our team hosted an exhibition demonstrating how the NIPA library facilitates lifelong learning and research. We highlighted the key services that keep our community thriving:
🌐 Digital & Physical Resources: Seamless access to our extensive physical collection and world-class online databases like JSTOR and HSTalks.
🤝 Dedicated Assignment Help Desk: Hands-on, tailored support designed to help students ace their coursework.
💻 ICT Access: Free computer usage paired with high-speed internet for seamless research.
🏢 Community Extensions: We aren’t just for students! NIPA actively builds partnerships by offering external memberships, allowing local corporate entities and private individuals to subscribe and use our top-tier facilities.
“Libraries store energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life.”
A huge thank you to our staff, students, and community partners for making National Library Week a massive success. Let’s keep reigniting our libraries and building thriving communities together!
📚 Day 3
As part of the celebrations, the Library team conducted educational visit and exhibited at Kafubu Mall. The visit provided an opportunity to interact with members of the public, raise awareness about library services, and encourage a reading culture within the community.
