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The Couva Public Library located corner Railway Road and Grant Street Ext, Couva opened its doors to the community in December 2015.
CVAPL is managed by the Public Libraries Division of the National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS)
06/10/2026
🎶📚 Reader’s Advisory: Celebrating the Legacy of Sparrow 🎶
As we continue to remember the life and legacy of legendary calypsonian Slinger Francisco, “The Mighty Sparrow,” we invite you to explore the words, music, and cultural impact of one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most iconic voices. 🇹🇹❤️
📖 Featured Book: My Whole Life is Calypso: Essays on Sparrow by Gordon Rohlehr
This collection of essays offers an insightful look at Sparrow’s remarkable career and his contribution to calypso, music, and Caribbean culture.
📚 You can check out a copy of this book at the Couva Public Library today!
Discover the story behind the music and learn more about the man whose voice helped shape the sound of Trinidad and Tobago. 🎶
🎶💃🏽 Golden Members Bring the Joy! 💃🏽🎶
Here are our Golden Members Club singing and dancing to the beloved Trinidadian folksong “Everytime Ah Pass”. 🎤🎶🕺🏽💃🏽
What better way to celebrate International Day of Older Persons than with music, movement, and plenty of smiles! 💛
🌟 Motivational Monday 🌟
"Working hard and working smart can be two different things.” 💡💪
Hard work is important, but working smarter means knowing where to focus your time, energy, and effort. Sometimes, the key isn't doing more—it’s finding a better way to reach your goals. 🎯✨
Work with purpose, learn along the way, and make every effort count! 📚🌱
Wishing you a productive and successful week ahead! 💙
02/10/2026
🌟 Celebrating Our Golden Members! 🌟
On October 1st, we celebrated International Day of Older Persons with our wonderful Golden Members Club and the wider public! 💛
The day was filled with laughter, music, memories, and meaningful conversations. Members revisited old sayings, shared stories and experiences, while our choir sang and danced. 🎶💃🏽
We also had open discussions about health challenges, personal victories, and their views on growing older—creating a space to reflect, connect, and celebrate the journey of life. ❤️
A special thank you to our Golden Members for sharing their wisdom, stories, and joy with us! 🌻
02/10/2026
💙📚 Book vs Movie: The Lovely Bones 🎬
What happens when a story of loss becomes a story of hope, love, and healing? ✨
🖋️ The Book – by Alice Sebold
Told from the perspective of Susie Salmon, this emotional novel follows her family as they cope with her death while Susie watches from her own version of the afterlife. A haunting and beautifully written story about grief, family, justice, and letting go.
🎥 The Movie –
Directed by Peter Jackson, the film brings Susie's story to life through striking visuals and powerful performances, creating an emotional journey between the world of the living and the afterlife.
💭 Which version moved you more?
📖 The book for its emotional depth and Susie's unique perspective?
🎬 The movie for its haunting visuals and powerful performances?
👇 Tell us: or
01/10/2026
💻✨ Tech T! – Computer Fundamentals for Kids ✨💻
Give your child the skills they need for the digital world! 🌐🖱️
Our Tech T! programme is perfect for children ages 7–11, introducing them to basic computer skills in a fun, interactive way. 🎮📚
NEW CYCLE
📅 Day: Tuesdays and Thursdays
🗓️ Dates: October 6th – 15th; 3:30pm - 4:15pm
⚠️ Limited spaces available!
📞 Call today to register and secure your spot!
🕊️ Remembering The Mighty Sparrow 🇹🇹🎶
The Caribbean has lost one of its most celebrated musical voices. Slinger Francisco, better known as The Mighty Sparrow, passed away on Sunday, 27 September 2026, at the age of 91.
At Couva Public Library, we join Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean in remembering a true cultural icon whose music will continue to educate, entertain and inspire generations to come.
Rest in peace, Dr. Slinger Francisco — The Mighty Sparrow. 🕊️❤️🇹🇹
28/09/2026
🌟 Happy International Day of Older Persons! 🌟
The official United Nations theme for 2026 is "The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives". On October 1st, we will be celebrating and honour the wisdom, experiences, and invaluable contributions of older persons in our families and communities. 💙
Join us at Couva Public Library as we celebrate our older adults with a morning filled with fun, connection and creativity! 🎉📚
🎲 Games
🎶 Choir Performance
📖 Storytelling by the Golden Members Club
📅 Thursday 1st October 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Come celebrate with us as we honour their wisdom and celebrate their lives! 💙✨
28/09/2026
🌟 Motivational Monday🌟
"Life is too short to feel disappointed. Keep on growing by learning from your mistakes." 🌱✨
Mistakes are not failures—they are opportunities to learn, grow, and become better. Don't let disappointment stop you from moving forward. Reflect, learn the lesson, and keep going. Every experience helps shape you into a stronger and wiser person. 📚🌻
Wishing you a positive and productive week ahead! 🌞😊
✈️ World Tourism Day | September 27
The world is filled with fascinating places, cultures, traditions, people and stories waiting to be discovered.
You don't always need a plane ticket to explore. 📚 A book can take you across oceans, introduce you to new cultures and inspire your next adventure.
This World Tourism Day, let curiosity be your passport! 🌍
If you could visit any country in the world, where would you go? ✈️👇
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65 Grant Street
Couva
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| Monday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
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