Heritage Library Division

Today, the Heritage Library Division features a Health Nugget from our collection.
Featured health nuggets offer brief tips, key takeaways and small facts from sections of popular books that are easy to understand and remember.

Visit the Heritage Library, 2nd Floor of the National Library Building, Port of Spain to peruse the featured book and many others to learn more on healthy lifestyle practices.

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📚✨ Discover the services, resources, and opportunities available at NALIS!

Visit the NALIS Booth on the Ground Floor, National Library Building, Port of Spain at the Pulse of the Nation Open House 2026 and learn how we support lifelong learning, research, digital access and community development across Trinidad and Tobago.

Meet the Heritage Library Team, explore our services, and uncover stories that connect us to our past and inspire our future.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Get ready to experience the very best of the Public Service at the Pulse of the Nation Open House 2026!

Join us as over 30 Ministries, Departments and Agencies come together to showcase innovation, transformation, and service excellence in one exciting location.

📅 Tuesday, 23 June 2026
📍 NALIS Building, Port of Spain
⏰ Opening Ceremony begins at 8:00 AM

✨ Interactive Booths
✨ Digital Experiences
✨ Public Service Innovations
✨ Information & Support
✨ Live Entertainment, Giveaways & More!

Whether you're looking to learn, connect, explore opportunities, or simply enjoy a day of engaging activities, there's something for everyone.

🎉 All Are Welcome!

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Locations:
23 June 2026 - National Library Building - Film screening in Seminar Room 1, First Floor
24 June 2026- La Horquetta Public Library - Film Screening in the Library's Auditorium

*UPDATE*

✨ Join us for a special screening of Bomber's Dream: A Calypso Story followed by an engaging panel discussion as we celebrate the life, music and enduring legacy of the "Mighty Bomber", Clifton Ryan.

Save the Dates:
June 23 – National Library of Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain
June 24 – La Horquetta Public Library
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Free Admission | Open to the Public

Audiences will have the opportunity to meet the filmmaker and participate in a conversation on identity, culture, creativity, and the importance of preserving our heritage for future generations.

Special Note: The screening previously scheduled for the Point Fortin Public Library has been postponed to a later date this year. Further details will be announced.

Presented in partnership with NALIS and Kaiso Street Society.

The Heritage Library Division’s Bookshelf explores works within the Trinidad and Tobago and Caribbeana Collections and Tobago and Caribbeana Collections that celebrate Caribbean identity, culture, and storytelling 📚🌴🙌

Discover and browse the featured book at the Heritage Library Division, 2nd Floor, National Library Building, Port of Spain.

Further reading: https://research.ebsco.com/c/74hbyt/search/details/yanyb6cdaj?limiters=&q=Under%20a%20Hammock%20Moon

Celebrating a father’s role means recognizing the guidance, strength, and unconditional love that fathers and father figures bring to their families. It is a time to appreciate their everyday sacrifices, cherish the special bonds they share with their children, and honour the lasting impact they leave through their presence and support.

Featured article:
Newspaper: Trinidad Express
Date: Saturday 14th June,2025
Link: https://trinidadexpress.com/opinion/letters/let-s-celebrate-dad-s-role-today/article_578d22ea-eb7b-4c7
9-9675-4d32591386c8.html

Visit the Digital Library and browse the collection of photographs, video, audio recordings, books, pamphlets, newspapers and manuscripts.

These information resources cover social, economic, cultural, educational, scientific and historical issues at https://library2.nalis.gov.tt/DigitalLibrary.html

Here is today's answer:

Think you know the history behind workers’ rights in Trinidad and Tobago? The Heritage Library Division invites you to test your knowledge of the struggles, leaders and milestones that shaped Labour Day.

From the oilfields to the streets of protest, every question tells part of our story.
Drop your answers below and celebrate the legacy of workers this Labour Day in Trinidad and Tobago! ✊🏽

Explore and learn more about Labour Day celebrations in Trinidad and Tobago at https://www.nalis.gov.tt/res.../tt-content-guide/labour-day/

*UPDATE*

✨ Join us for a special screening of Bomber's Dream: A Calypso Story followed by an engaging panel discussion as we celebrate the life, music and enduring legacy of the "Mighty Bomber", Clifton Ryan.

Save the Dates:
June 23 – National Library of Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain
June 24 – La Horquetta Public Library
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Free Admission | Open to the Public

Audiences will have the opportunity to meet the filmmaker and participate in a conversation on identity, culture, creativity, and the importance of preserving our heritage for future generations.

Special Note: The screening previously scheduled for the Point Fortin Public Library has been postponed to a later date this year. Further details will be announced.

Presented in partnership with NALIS and Kaiso Street Society.