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Contact:
Claudia Monlouis
Friday, April 30, 2004 - An outpouring of local poets, actors and writers
characterized Literary Night, which was hosted by the Department of Library
Services and held at the Central Library in Castries on Tuesday, April 27th.
The event was conducted under the patronage of Honourable Dr Kenny Anthony,
himself an author having recently published his first book “At the Rainbow’s
Edge.” Director of Library Services Ms. Brenda Paul says her department felt it
was important to show appreciation for local literary artistes and moreover, for
supporters of the arts in general.
“You will recall that the Prime Minister recently joined the ranks of local
authors and will no doubt be featured in our local writers’ exhibition next
year,” Mrs. Paul told the large turn out of poets, actors and writers, adding
that , “Literary Night was designed specifically to showcase the talent and
creativity of our local authors, writers and poets.”
The Director said that this year, the Department of Library Services shifted its
focus to the print media, as a valuable resource for Libraries, as reflected by
the theme “You and your public library, in appreciation of the print media.”
Literary Night formed part of Library Week activities and also tied in with the
observance of World Book and Copyright Day, which was universally observed on
April 23rd.
This year the Director General of UNESCO, Mr. Koichiro Matsuura in his address
to mark World Book and Copyright Day called on policy makers, economic operators
and civil society to promote public awareness of the unique role of the book and
of the need to uphold copyright respect.
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