On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the Sint Maarten Library will host a community reading celebration in Support of CLIMB SXM National Literacy Movement during a special staff book recitation and community reading initiative, welcoming the entire Sint Maarten community to take part in a shared moment of literacy, culture, and connection.
Under the national call “Drop Everything and Read (DEAR)”, the Library invites students, families, businesses, organizations, and community members to pause their daily routines and come together in celebration of the joy and power of reading from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Sint Maarten Library.
This year’s gathering will also honor the legacy of celebrated Sint Maarten cultural icon and renowned Caribbean author Lady Ruby Bute, through readings from her book J’ouvert. Her work continues to inspire pride, identity, and a deep appreciation for Caribbean storytelling and heritage.
The program will be virtually recorded and showcased live, supporting the vision of establishing DEAR as an annual national tradition where the entire island unites to celebrate literacy and the importance of reading.
“Reading is more than a fad; it is a gateway to knowledge, imagination, and lifelong learning,” the Library shares. “Through this initiative, we invite our community to come together and celebrate the strength of a people who read.”
This initiative reinforces the Library’s commitment to promoting literacy, strengthening community engagement, and fostering a lifelong love of reading across all ages.
The Sint Maarten Library warmly invites everyone to attend, participate, and experience the power of shared reading in honor of heritage, education, and community unity.
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