The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) –Zamboanga, launches the first-ever NMP Book Nook in Mindanao Tuesday afternoon, June 3 at the Function Hall, NMP– Zamboanga Regional Museum.
In partnership with the National Book Development Board (NBDB), the Book Nook project aims to foster a culture of reading, creativity, and lifelong learning, especially among the youth. Although there are four NMP in Mindanao to include Butuan, Davao, Jolo, and Zamboanga, Zamboanga is the first to establish this literary and cultural hub.
The NMP Zamboanga Book Nook offers a dedicated and inclusive reading space that features a curated collection of Filipino-authored books, children’s books, culture and arts, reference books, novels, and more. This creative hub will be open for all ages from Mondays to Sundays, from 9 am to 5 pm.
A highlight of the event was the ceremonial turnover of 880 book titles from the NBDB. The launch also featured storytelling sessions and interactive exploration of the Book Nook.
In attendance during the event were Mindanao National Museum Director II Arvin Manuel Villalon, NBDB Book Nook National Coordinator Carlo Ebeo, members of the academe, staff of NMP Zamboanga, and students.
Source: City Government of Zamboanga