SPL announces workshops, events and family activities

Continuing its mission to foster a culture of reading, creativity and community engagement, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) launched its May programme with a diverse line-up of cultural, educational and community events for all age groups, while reinforcing the library’s role as an interactive knowledge hub within the community.

The programme features workshops and discussions spanning history, nature, science, programming, arts and creative exploration for children and young people, alongside awareness sessions focused on safety, responsibility, and personal development.

The May agenda also includes a programme for the wider community, creating spaces for dialogue, discovery, creative expression and family connection through activities tailored to different generations.

In cooperation with Sharjah Police, Wadi Al Hilo Library will host “My Safety on the Road Is My Priority; I Will Protect Myself” on Wednesday, May 13, at 9:00 am at Kalba Youth Centre. The awareness workshop will educate young adults about road safety, traffic risks, and the importance of following safety guidelines.

Dibba Al Hisn Library will organise a book signing session titled “My Exciting Adventures in Sharjah” with author Suad Al Tarban on Sunday, May 17, at 10:00 am.

The event offers the public an opportunity to meet the author and discuss her work, which highlights Sharjah’s rich cultural, recreational, and heritage landmarks. Wadi Al Hilo Library will host “Risk, Crisis and Security Management” on Tuesday, May 19, at 9:00 am.

The session will discuss a book on proactive and operational approaches to identifying threats and developing rapid response plans for crises, natural disasters, and security challenges, including the use of analysis and artificial intelligence.

Also on Tuesday, May 19, at 10:00 am, Kalba Public Library will host ‘Community Leadership: The Role of Individuals in Supporting Neighbourhood Stability’ in collaboration with the University of Kalba.

The workshop will focus on how individuals can contribute to community stability through responsible conduct, effective communication with neighbours, support for vulnerable groups, countering rumours, and relying on official sources of information.

Sharjah Library will organise “Harmony of Peace, Stories and Music that Unite Us” on Sunday, May 17, at 5:00 pm.

The evening will combine soft music with literary and poetic readings that celebrate peace, understanding, tolerance, and coexistence, while inviting participants to share short stories, memories, or reflections on harmony and peaceful living.

In celebration of Emirati heritage, Khorfakkan Public Library will organise “First Talk” on Sunday, May 24, at 5:00 pm at the Sharjah Institute for Heritage. The event will highlight the UAE’s authentic past through the stories and experiences of senior citizens, helping younger generations connect with national heritage and identity.

The interactive children’s event will take participants on a journey through ancient civilisations through guided tours, educational games, storytelling, and hands-on activities that encourage observation and discovery.

Khorfakkan Public Library will present “Colours and Software” on Sunday, May 17, at 5:00 pm. The event will introduce children to a story that brings together programming, artificial intelligence, drawing, and the arts, showing how technology and creativity can complement one another.

Kalba Public Library will organise “STEM Little Explorers” on Sunday, May 24, at 4:00 pm at the Child Centre in Kalba.

The workshop will introduce children to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through experiments, model-building, smart games, and simple robotics activities designed to inspire curiosity and logical thinking.

On the same day at 5:00 pm, Wadi Al Hilo Library will present “Exploring Beneficial Insects.”

The workshop will teach children about bees, butterflies, and their importance in nature through a documentary screening and creative activities such as making paper or cardboard models.

Sharjah Public Libraries will conclude its May programme with “From Book to Book,” organised by Sharjah Library on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 4:00 pm as part of the mobile library’s activities.