The National Library

The national library was first opened in 1909 after funding was provided by Andrew Carneige. Mr. Carneige was an American philanthropist who in the 1880s set up a fund in open five libraries in the West Indies, one of which was The National Library. The construction and design of the building was done by Mr. L. P. Hodge the assistant director of Public works.
Some of the services offered by the National Library are: A reading centre for children where they can borrow books of a wide variety, Internet access, Lending and Borrowing and referencing of various materials.

A bookmobile service was established in 1976 so that persons that are not able to access the library will still have a chance to red and advance their knowledge. Some of the areas that gained access to the bookmobile service are: Tucville, Peter’s Hall, Agricola, Providence and Soesdyke. The mobile back the n had a capacity to hold 1000 books but a t present it is un operational.
The National Library is opened from Monday to Saturday from around 8:30 am to 4:30 or 5:00 pm. They also have a dress code that persons wishing to access the library must comply with. The mandate of the library is to empower the people as it strives to improve the literacy and numeracy in this information age.