The Ministry of Education on Friday, December 6, 2024 launched a fully equipped library in the hinterland community of Campbelltown.
The facility, inaugurated by Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand is part of the Ministry’s Libraries in Primary Schools Initiative, aimed at fostering a culture of reading and lifelong learning in schools across the country.
The library, housed within the newly commissioned Campbelltown Primary School, is designed to serve the school’s 48 students.
Its collection features a diverse range of books, including storybooks, educational materials, reference texts, and general interest reading for all ages.
Speaking at the launch, the Minister emphasised the critical role of libraries in empowering communities and building brighter futures.
The programme also includes literacy workshops, teacher training, and regular updates to library collections to ensure relevance and engagement.
The Campbelltown Primary School library features reading areas. Government said plans are underway to introduce literacy programmes, book clubs, and interactive sessions, further cementing the library’s role as a hub of knowledge and community development.