The Old Library

The Old Library is Dubai's leading English Language Lending Library with over 1800 family and individual members. It is a non-profit organisation which is run entirely by volunteers as a service to the Dubai community. The Library is part of the Dubai Community Theatre and Art Centre (DUCTAC) which is located at the Mall of the Emirates on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Barsha. The Library has a collection of over 19,000 books with well stocked specialist sections for Children, Teenagers, Adult Fiction, General Reference, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance and the Middle East. New books are purchased every month for both the Children's and Adult sections of the Library. The Library also offers a toddler's reading session, and secondhand books for sale.
LIBRARY HOURS - 2011 Saturday to Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm Fridays and Public Holidays: closed
IMPORTANT NOTICES
	Busy time at Library Circulation Desk (Left) and Farewell to student volunteer, Sam Wilson (right)
CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE LIBRARY Are you new to Dubai and looking for a rewarding way to spend your time and meet new people at the same time? The Library has a team of over forty dedicated volunteers who work together to run the Library. Experience is not required as introductory training is provided. If you would like to join our multi-cultural band of volunteers ask for a volunteer application form at the Circulation Desk. Teenage volunteers are also encouraged to apply. However, places for teenagers are limited so preference is given to students doing community service for the Duke of Edinburgh Award or the Baccalaureate. Ask at the circulation desk for a student volunteer form.		Volunteers enjoying a potluck supper to farewell volunteer, Jane Eddie (front, second from right).
PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME Story time for pre-schoolers continues to be very popular on Sunday mornings. However, due to space restrictions we can only accommodate a limited number at the reading sessions at any one time. If you are interested in attending the sessions with your child you must register your interest with the Library (at the Circulation Desk). You will be notified as soon as a place becomes available. Please be aware that there is a waiting list for some sessions.
EMIRATES AIRLINE FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE - MARCH 2012 The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is the Middle East's largest celebration of the written and spoken word, bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together with authors from across the world to promote education, debate and above all else, love of reading and writing. The Festival creates a wonderful opportunity for UAE nationals, residents and visitors to meet world famous authors, attend literary debates, listen to readings, participate in workshops and experience the exciting fringe and children's events. With simultaneous translation between Arabic and English for all sessions, the Festival is a meeting of minds where ideas are shared and friendships are formed - not least among the authors themselves. The 2012 Festival will be held at The Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City between March 6-10, 2012, with the opening night to be held at Al Mamzar Theatre. A long list of authors have already confirmed attendance, and planning is well underway, for an exciting event. If you are a literary or book enthusiast and would like to get involved the organisers are currently looking for volunteers to help out in all sorts of ways both before and during the event. See www.emirateslitfest.com for details about the Festival and also to register if you would like to become involved as a volunteer.
EXPATWOMAN ONLINE BOOK DISCUSSION Are you new to Dubai? Are you passionate about reading? If so, and your movements are restricted but you would like to share the reading experience with like minded people check out the ExpatWoman's online book discussions. The site also provides links to bookclubs and book related activities in Dubai.
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Telephone: (+971 4) 341 4777 Ext 207