100 years of Cebu City Public Library

Cris Evert B. Lato-Ruffolo 04/13/2019

The country’s only 24/7 public library is 100 years old today, April 13, 2019. It is a joy to note that 10 decades ago, on the same date, April 13, a Cebu branch of the National Library…

Cebu City Public Library kicks off centennial anniversary activities with Anita’s Garden’s opening

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/08/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Public Library (CCPL) kicked off its weeklong celebration for its centennial anniversary on Monday, April 8, with a ceremonial planting of the “seed” of Anita’s Garden led by Cebu City…

Margot Osmeña pushes for satellite libraries in barangays

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 04/08/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines—The 24/7 Cebu City Public Library (CCPL) service should reach the barangays in order to cater to more students. This was what Cebu City Councilor Margot Osmeña said during  the Centennial Anniversary kick off…

24/7 Cebu City Public Library: The First Year – Moving forward

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 03/19/2019

Moving forward (Last of 3 parts) Since the Cebu City Public Library (CCPL) was opened 24/7, students and young professionals have flocked to the city government-run facility primarily to study for school tests and board examinations. They do…

24/7 Cebu City Public Library: The First Year – Change for the better

Cris Evert B. Lato-Ruffolo 03/18/2019

Change for the better (Part 2 of 3 parts)     Sorting out discarded books in the library’s bodega in 2003, Frian Lumen, never thought that he will serve the Cebu City Public Library (CCPL) for 16…

24/7 Cebu City Public Library: The First Year

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 03/17/2019

Looking Back (Part one of three parts) Public librarian Rosario “Ruth” Chua says it was a cause for alarm among professionals in her field when technological advancements produced e-books and e-readers. There was a projection on the…

Cebu City’s Rizal Library: A breeding ground for exam topnotchers like Justine Lei Ramos

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 02/02/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— When Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña decided in March last year that the Cebu City Public Library (CCPL),  more popularly known as the Rizal Library,  will never close it doors and operate 24/7,…

Astronomical societies to host stargazing event in public library

Doris Mae C. Mondragon 04/14/2018

In celebration of the 99th anniversary of the Cebu City Rizal Public Library, students from the University of San Carlos (USC) will hold a stargazing event at 7 p.m. today (April 14). Members of the USC Astronomy…

Free Wi-Fi now available in 24/7 Cebu City library

Morexette B. Erram 04/05/2018

There is now a free, public Wi-Fi for guests of the Jose Rizal Memorial Library and Museum in Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu city. Telecommunication firms Smart and PLDT signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Cebu City…

First day of 24/7 operations : Smooth

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 03/10/2018

CEBU CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Upon entering the Cebu City Public Library (CCPL), a staff asks visitors to fill out the registration record and then leave bulky bags at the bag counter where a vending machine for coffee…

Public library welcomes 650 visitors on first 24-hour operations

Cris Evert Lato-Ruffolo 03/10/2018

A total of 650 people visited the Cebu City Public Library from 8 a.m. on March 9 to 8 a.m. March 10, according to Cebu City Public Library chief Rosario “Ruth” Chua. Chua said the individuals from…

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