Partido State University (ParSU), through its Library Services Office, in collaboration with the College of Education and the Language Integrating New Generation of United Advocates (LINGUA), celebrated the 2026 National Book Week on November 10, 2026, highlighting the role of reading and literature in nurturing creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning.
The activity opened opportunities for students and young learners to discover stories, exchange ideas, and express their creativity. Through a book exhibit and the Take a Book, Leave a Book initiative, participants were encouraged to explore a range of reading materials and share resources with fellow readers.
Students from Goa Central School also took part in storytelling sessions featuring Ms. Sheila E. Amoroso's works: Tikay and Her Gentle Beginning, Si Tikay na Antukin, An Ataman na Orig ni Tikay, and Tikay and the Jubilee Song. By bringing these stories to young learners, the activity offered an engaging introduction to literature and encouraged an early appreciation for reading.
The celebration also provided students with avenues to translate their ideas into creative expressions through a Spelling Bee, Giant Bookmark, Doodle Art, Slogan Making, Book Selfie, and Book Face Photo Contest. The Talingkas Film Society further contributed to the celebration through screenings of its films: Talulot, directed by Kharl Vincent Paboneta; Hawas, directed by Mr. Lance Fernandez; and Princes and the Kings, directed by Ellen Guadalupe.
Participants' and winning entries will be exhibited at the University from November 10 to 12, 2026. Winning works will also be featured on the Library Services Office website and LINGUA's official page, giving wider visibility to the students' creativity and efforts.
The University's commitment to making learning resources accessible also extended to students from other schools who joined the University-Wide Open House. Through library orientations and guided tours, visiting students were introduced to ParSU's library facilities, resources, and services, allowing them to experience the learning environment that supports the University's academic community.
Through these initiatives, ParSU highlights the library's role not only as a repository of knowledge but also as an active learning space that connects the University with its surrounding communities. By making reading, information resources, and library services more accessible, ParSU continues to cultivate a culture of literacy, discovery, and lifelong learning.
