Dapitan Public Library

07/10/2026

Reading Enrichment Day (R.E.D.)
October 7, 2026

Reading Enrichment Day happens every Wednesday. Come and explore wonderful stories with us and excel more through reading. Everyone is welcome to join us! ❤️

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

🎉 📚 80 YEARS OF CULTURE, LEARNING, AND SERVICE! 💙 ✨

Sa pagdiriwang ng ating ika-80 Founding Anniversary ngayong buwan ng Oktubre, mas pinasasaya at pinasasigla ng Manila City Library ang selebrasyon sa pamamagitan ng mga programang para sa bawat Manileño! 🥳 📖

🌟 Edukampyon Literacy Caravan – Sama-sama nating ihatid ang saya ng pagbabasa at pagkatuto sa ating mga kabataan!

💻 🛡️ Click with Care: Preventing Cyberbullying – Maging matalino, ligtas, at responsableng digital citizen!

🏘️ 📚 🏘️📚 Pagtatatag ng Barangay Reading Center – Ilapit ang serbisyo ng aklatan sa bawat komunidad sa pamamagitan ng pagtatatag ng reading center sa mga barangay, upang mas maraming Manileño ang magkaroon ng mas madaling access sa mga aklat, kaalaman, at mga pagkakataong matuto. ( Barangay 407 Zone 42 District 4 )

🚀 💙 “Serving with Honor, Delivering with Speed” – Patuloy nating pinauunlad ang ating mga kawani upang makapaghatid ng mas mahusay, mabilis, at makabuluhang serbisyo.

🎊 80 taon na tayong naglilingkod at mas marami pang kuwento, kaalaman, at pangarap ang ating bubuuin!

Halina’t makilahok, matuto, magbasa, at makiisa sa mga makabuluhang gawain ng Manila City Library! 📚✨

Tara, Manileño! Sama-sama nating ipagdiwang ang 80 taon ng kultura at pagkatuto! 💙

06/10/2026

📖👵👴 A Day for Senior Citizen Library Staff: An Intergenerational Learning Experience

Three wonderful seniors joined us at Dapitan Public Library as our special staff for a day. They experienced library work, shared stories and guided our young learners in arts, reading and math. Learning from each other creates a beautiful connection between generations.

Thank you dear seniors. May you continue to guide the generations to come and may this library always serve as a bridge that connects us all. ❤️

30/09/2026

Reading Enrichment Day (R.E.D.)
September 30, 2026

"Good books shape a great mind, and great minds make wise decisions. Join us every Wednesday for Reading Enrichment Day!"

30/09/2026

📚💚 Senior Citizen Library Staff for a Day!

Ngayong National Elderly Week, ipagdiwang natin ang talino, karanasan, at kuwento ng ating mga nakatatanda. 👵📖✨

Halina’t maging bahagi ng MCL family for a day! Magbahagi ng inyong karunungan, matuto, at makipag-ugnayan sa ating library community. 💚

📍 Mag-register sa pinakamalapit na Manila City Library branch.

26/09/2026

Did You Know?

Today is Dapitan Public Library’s 64th Anniversary!

For 64 years, Dapitan Public Library has provided unstoppable service to our community! This year, we celebrated with a three-day “Family Week” celebration — bringing grandparents, grandchildren, and the whole community together in joy and friendship, and strengthening the family bond.

A Brief History
Dapitan Public Library was established in 1962 through Resolution No. 323, sponsored by former Councilor Mariano H. Magsalin Jr. and approved by former Mayor Arsenio H. Lacson. It first opened its doors in a temporary space at Dr. Alejandro Albert Elementary School.

Nineteen years later, on October 27, 1981, the library moved to its new home on the second floor of the Dapitan Sports Complex, now known as the Sen. Arturo Tolentino Complex.

Through the library's monthly programs, special events, and community activities — all shared on the library's official page — Dapitan Public Library will continue to move forward in serving and uplifting every generation to come.

Here’s to many more years of knowledge, connection, and service!

Happy 64th Anniversary, Dapitan Public Library! 🎉📚

23/09/2026

📢 PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY

Please be informed that due to the “Book Battle” library activity, the Manila City Library Main Library will open at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Regular library services will resume upon opening.
We apologize for any inconvenience and sincerely appreciate your kind understanding and continued support. 💙📚