Jamaica Library Service

DID YOU KNOW? Jamaica first observed National Heroes' Day on October 20, 1969, establishing an annual occasion to honour the individuals whose sacrifices and contributions helped shape our nation's struggles for freedom, justice, equality and national development.

The 38th staging of our National Reading Competition culminated in a memorable Awards Ceremony, where five National Champions were crowned. From parish libraries to the national stage, these readers demonstrated the power of dedication, determination and a love for reading.

As Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2025 and JLS Reading Ambassador 2025/2026, Miss Brithney Clarke brought her vision for Read. Speak. Lead. to youth across Jamaica, creating spaces for them to build confidence through literacy, and develop leadership skills.

Take a look at some of the moments captured during the 2026 National Reading Competition Quiz Finals Missed the Children's Quiz Finals? Tune into TVJ for the rebroadcast on Thursday, September 3 at 9:00 a.m.

🏆 Meet our 2026 National Reading Competition Champions!📚✨ Haley Clarke, 15–20; Yash Makhijani, 9–11; Liam Williams, 6–8; Yendi Burke, 12–14; Sashana Campbell, 21 & Over Join us in celebrating their remarkable achievements #NRC2026 #TogetherWeReadTogetherWeRise

Tonight, you get to see it all come to life! Tune in TODAY at 5:30 p.m. on TVJ for the broadcast of the NRC Children's Quiz Finals.

From Set to Screen! 📺✨ The stage is set, the finalists are ready, and the competition is on! See highlights from the National Reading Competition Quiz Finals at TVJ Studios, where Jamaica’s top readers went head-to-head, putting their knowledge to the test.

Tune into TVJ to see our readers compete for the National Champion title and thousands in cash and prizes! Save the Dates: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. Reb. September 3, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. Reb. September 10, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.

The National Reading Competition is coming to your screens! Tune into TVJ to see our readers compete for the National Champion title and thousands in cash and prizes. Don’t miss a moment of the excitement — gather the family, tune in and celebrate Jamaica’s readers! 🇯🇲📚

Meet The Sponsors: Television Jamaica📺✨ As a trusted voice in Jamaican media, Television Jamaica (TVJ) understands the power of reading, research and storytelling.

Meet The Sponsors: Carlong Publishers For more than 20 years, @carlong123 has been a valued partner of the Jamaica Library Service National Reading Competition, helping to strengthen an initiative that continues to inspire generations of young readers across Jamaica.

Meet the Sponsors: VM Foundation 📚✨ Samantha Charles, Chief Executive Officer of the VM Foundation, shares why the Foundation continues to support the National Reading Competition and the importance of connecting reading with real-life skills.

Behind every successful school library is a dedicated library professional making a difference every day.

Quality library services are at the heart of effective teaching and learning. By supporting classroom instruction, developing research and information literacy skills, promoting recreational reading, and connecting students with both print and digital resources,

The Jamaica Library Board invites applications from committed, civic-minded individuals to serve on Parish Library Committees across Jamaica's thirteen (13) Parish Library Networks. Visit our website to apply! (jls.gov.jm/become-a-parish-l…)

The School Library Standards set national expectations for modern school libraries, including ICT-enabled spaces, internet access and media and information literacy programmes that prepare students for the digital world.

A great school library is built through thoughtful planning, strong leadership, and ongoing support. When libraries are included in school planning, adequately funded, and effectively managed, they remain responsive to the changing needs of students and teachers.