SPL announce March 2026 programme cultural and community events

February 24, 2026 / 1:06 PM

Sharjah 24: Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) unveiled their March 2026 calendar, offering a month-long line-up of creative, heritage, reading and learning activities across the emirate. Events will be hosted at SPL branches as well as selected cultural and community venues, with sessions designed for children, teenagers, adults and families.

The programme forms part of SPL’s ongoing strategy and commitment to keeping libraries at the centre of community life as spaces that encourage reading, support hands-on learning, strengthen cultural and social values, and reflect national identity while nurturing innovation and family connection.

Children’s programme (ages 6-13)

March programme begins with ‘Joyful Tales: The Adventures of Doby and Samsama,’ a lively storytelling session for children, March 1 at 10.00am, at Al Dhaid Library. To mark Emirati Children’s Day, a special event titled ‘Today’s Achievements and Tomorrow’s Leaders’ will be held March 5 at 5.00pm, featuring a celebratory programme that highlights children’s achievements and recognises young talent.

Children can also join ‘Story telling: In the Embrace of Letters’ a story session at Dibba Al Hisn Library, March 8 at 10.00am, followed by ‘Future Scientists,’ an interactive workshop of simple experiments at Sharjah Library, Tuesday, 10 March at 10.00am. Further activities include ‘Learn and Move Wisely’ at Kalba Library, March 12, at 4.00pm.

The programme features ‘I Am an Emirati Astronaut’ at Wadi Al Helo Library, Tuesday, March 17, at 5.00pm, ‘The Environment in My Hands’ at Al Dhaid Library, Tuesday, March 24 at 10.00am, and ‘The Treasure of Verses’ at Khorfakkan Library, Thursday, March 26 at 4.00pm.

Young adults programme (ages 14-18)

For teenagers, the programme focuses on creativity, self-expression and cultural discovery. A writing workshop titled ‘Where Does My Story Live?,’ will take place at Dibba Al Hisn Library, Tuesday, March 17 at 10.00am.

Kalba Library will organise an event themed ‘Manga Stories with an Emirati Flavour,’ at Sajaya Girls of Sharjah – Kalba branch, Wednesday, March 25 at 5.00pm. ‘Melodies Between the Shelves’ will be held at Dibba Al Hisn Library, Thursday, March 26 at 5.00pm.

The Programme features Reading-club sessions, like ‘Ajwan’ by Emirati Author Noura Al Noman at Wadi Al Helo Library, Sunday, March 29 at 5.00pm, and ‘When Fate Chooses You’ by Emirati writer Fatima Ali Al Balushi at Kalba Library, Sunday, March 29 at 10.00am. Al Dhaid Library will organise an outdoor activity themed ‘Terrarium ’ at Al Dhaid Gardens (Zafran Park), Monday, March 30 at 5.00pm.

Adults programme (ages 19+)

March includes a number of cultural and thought-led events for adults. Sharjah Library will organise a book-club session themed ‘Journey of Identity and Ambition: A Discussion on The Road to the Mountain’ Al Qasimia University, Sunday, March 1 at 5.00pm, featuring a discussion of ‘The Road to the Mountain’ by Ibrahim Mubarak. ‘Smart Touch Solutions’ will be held at Kalba Library, Tuesday, March 3 at 10.00am.

Khorfakkan Library will organise ‘Make an Impact’ Monday, March 9 at 4.00pm at Sajaya Centre – Khorfakkan. Wadi Al Helo Library will host a session for senior participants, ‘Knowledge is Light and Our Words are Life’ at Kalba University, Wednesday, March 11 at 9.00am, while ‘Art Makes a Difference’ follows at Al Dhaid Library, Thursday, March 12 at 10.00am. The month also includes outdoor community gatherings, as Dibba Al Hisn Library will organise ‘Pages and Friends’ at Dibba Al Hisn Public Park, Monday, March 30 at 5.00pm.

Family and community events (All ages)

SPL continues to prioritise programming that brings communities together. A selection of sessions is designed to welcome whole families and community groups. ‘The Journey of Values’, delivered for the Indian community, takes place at Khorfakkan Library, Tuesday, March 3 at 4.00pm. On Thursday, March 26 at 4.00pm, Families can take part in ‘Family Pilates’ at Sharjah Library, along with a book signing ceremony of Al-Razfa at Khorfakkan Library.

SPL will close the month with ‘Her Strength, Her Wellness’, a workshop dedicated for mothers marking International Women’s Day. The workshop will take place at the Emirates Health Services, Tuesday, March 31 at 10.00am.

SPL are keen on delivering cultural and knowledge-based programmes throughout the year, spanning reading, education, creativity and community participation, all designed to meet the needs of different audiences. The goal is to sustain cultural impact and strengthen the relationship with libraries as welcoming spaces for learning, conversation and shared values.