Celebrating

Women's History Month

New Books

Upcoming Events

New Books

Celebrating Women Authors

Leah Dean - Be Different

Author Leah Dean presents a copy of her new book "Be Different" to Director of Libraries and Archives, Joanne Brangman.

We encourage you to stop by on Tuesday, March 25 at 12:30PM to meet Leah for our Women's History Month Adult Storytime and enjoy a warm beverage.

She will read excerpts and discuss her transformative publication "Be Different".

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to connect with her and learn more about "her story".

Space is limited. Books will be on sale at the event.

New Author Alert

Owen Seymour - El Dorado

Author Owen Seymour presents a copy of his new publication "El Dorado" to the Bermuda National Library team for our collection.

He was joined by family, friends and supporters at his book launch on Thursday, March 13th.

We encourage you to purchase a copy of his new publication at local bookstores or check out a copy at BNL.

Events Recap

The Essence of Ramadan

Islamic Arabic Golden Age of Medicine

and its Influences on Modern Folk Medicine

BNL After Hours

Silent Reading Club

Thank You for Joining Us

Blind Date with a Book and Cupcakes

Chair Fitness with Aprille of

Energize Fitness Solutions

Poetic Conversations with Mwalimu

Department of Libraries and Archives Team

Attends Open House at Masjid Muhammad

Ramadan Reads and Muslim Authors

Libby Reads

Ramadan is a Time for Reflection

The Holy Month of Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Read one (or more) of our selections to gain a deeper understanding of Islam.

Muslim Authors

Explore the vast range of the Muslim experience by reading through this list of contemporary books by Muslim authors!

Women's Voices

"Women don't need to find a voice, they have a voice, and they need to feel empowered to use it, and people need to be encouraged to listen." -- Megan Markle

We Have a Winner

Winter Reading Challenge

Book BINGO Wrap Up

Our days are getting longer and warmer, longtails and whales have been spotted and the Winter Reading Challenge finished on Saturday, March 8th– Spring draws near!  50 fearless readers took up the challenge, reading a combined total of 418 books! *Wooohoooo!*

While we tend to think that the reading journey and pushing yourself to find new favourites outside of your comfort zone is in itself the prize, 23 SUPER READERS read four books to win LINE BINGO and received a gift card to either Rock Island or NovelTea for your efforts (book + hot beverage = cozy vibes)! 

While 14 of you SUPERSTAR READERS, pushed through all the categories, reading 16 books for a full BLACKOUT BINGO, earning a chance to enter the Grand Prize Draw!   

All eligible entries were entered into the Beanstack app and the winner was randomly selected (computer magic) on Monday *Insert drum roll here* and the winner of the Grand Prize Draw for a $200 gift card to Hamilton Princess is --------Vanessa Taylor! Congratulations!

We hope that the Winter Reading Challenge sparked reading joy for you and helped to create a reading habit that will allow you to reach your reading goals for 2025! We hope to see you frequently and be sure to join us in July when we kick off our Summer Reading Programme!

World Book Day at MSA

Librarian Ellen Hollis visited Mount Saint Agnes Academy and read "Homer the Library Cat" on World Book Day.

Thank you to the MSA Family for opening your doors and allowing us to share the love of reading with your students.

Share Your Story

Become a Book in Our Human Library

📚 **Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 Become a Book in the Bermuda National Library’s Human Library!**

Are you passionate about sharing your unique life experiences, wisdom, and stories with others? Do you believe in breaking down barriers, challenging stereotypes, and fostering understanding?

Become a “Book” in the Bermuda National Library's Human Library! 🏛️✨

👥 What is a Human Library?

The Human Library is a place where real people are "books" and their stories can be "borrowed" for conversations. This special event aims to create dialogue, build connections, and promote empathy among our diverse community.

📅 Event Date: Saturday, 12 April, 2025 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm

📍 Location: Bermuda National Library, 13 Queen Street, Hamilton

🔖 Why Become a Book?

- Share your story and make an impact

- Foster understanding and acceptance

- Connect with people from all walks of life

📌 How to Volunteer:

Email us at libraryevents@gov.bm or call 295-2905 if you are interested in becoming a Book. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait!

Let’s come together to celebrate our stories and create a stronger, more inclusive community. We can't wait to "read" you! 📖❤️

The Human Library is Back - April 12

Building Confidence and Resilience

with The Growth Mirror

Exciting News! 🪞

The Growth Mirror is hosting confidence-building, goal-setting, and resilience-boosting workshops at the Bermuda National Library! 🪞🙌🏾

These sessions are designed to help students reflect, grow, and take action toward their goals! 🤍

📌 Limited spaces available—register now!

✅ Completely FREE to attend!

📩 Guardians must register students under 18 by emailing shannon@thegrowthmirror.com.

➡️ Registration closes March 14 2025.

Do you have someone that you think would benefit from our workshop? Share this with them!

Let’s grow together! 🌱🪞🤍🫶🏾

Big Bow Tie Book Club March Read

The Big Bow Tie Book Club's next selection is "The Good Earth" by Pearl S Buck. Get your copy from your local bookstore.

If you are interested in joining, email libraryevents@gov.bm.

Dream Circle

Bermuda Women's Chess Club

In the News

Ellen Hollis Joins Bermudian Heartbeats for Genealogy Lecture

Collection Management Librarian Ellen Hollis speaks at the Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture “Tracing Our Roots: Untold Stories Through Genealogy” at Bermuda National Gallery. Click the tab to learn more about the event. To connect with Ellen and explore your family history, join the Genealogy Pop In at BNL.

Department of Culture

Writer in Residence Workshop

with Naila Imoja

Island's Writers Showcase Talents for the Public

Bermudian writers gathered at the Bermuda National Library for the launch of the Writer-in-Residence Programme with award-winning Barbadian-British author Nailah Imoja.

Through the workshop “Writing as Magic: Crafting Fiction from Concept to Creation,” Ms. Imoja guided participants through the art of storytelling, helping them develop their craft and bring their ideas to life.

This programme, presented by the Department of Culture in partnership with the Bermuda National Library, offered a unique opportunity for local writers to learn from an acclaimed author. The residency will concluded with a special reading event featuring Ms. Imoja at the Bermuda National Gallery on March 8th.

From @bermudagovernment (Instagram)