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Program | Sister Library at Colombo Public Library 🌸 The Sister Library presents a vibrant programme of readings, workshops, and discussions at Colombo Public Library, with additional film screenings at the Goethe-Institut and the Alliance Française de Colombo. 🌸 Visit the Sister Library in the lobby of the Colombo Public Library until 30 November. ________________________________________ 📚 Fri, 28 Nov | 4.30–6.30 p.m. “Books We Carry II” — With Olivia Bellemere, Theena Kumaragurunathan, Dr. Niluka Gunawardena 📚 Sat, 29 Nov -10.30 a.m.–12.00 p.m. — Book Reading: “Saying Hello!” (ages 3–8) with Mokshini Jayamanne -3.00–5.30 p.m. — “හූනා ලැග්ග බාල්කේ – කොරෝනා කාලේ කවි කතා” Poetry reading & book launch by Anomaa Rajakaruna
Program | Sister Library at Colombo Public Library 🌸 The Sister Library presents a vibrant programme of readings, workshops, and discussions at Colombo Public Library, with additional film screenings at the Goethe-Institut and the Alliance Française de Colombo. 🌸 Visit the Sister Library in the lobby of the Colombo Public Library until 30 November. ________________________________________ 📚 Fri, 7 Nov | 7.00–8.30 p.m. Screening of “Sultana’s Dream” by Isabel Herguera — Goethe-Institut 📚 Sat, 15 Nov | 3.00–4.30 p.m. Screening of “Sultana’s Dream” by Isabel Herguera — Alliance Française de Colombo 📚 Thu, 20 Nov | 4.30–6.00 p.m. “Her Voice Lingers” — Reading group on Dr. Malathi de Alwis’ writing Led by Dr. Chulani Kodikara | Supported by Everystory 📚 Fri, 21 Nov | 4.30–6.30 p.m. “Books We Carry I” — With Madhubhashini Disanayaka Ratnayake, Yolani Fernando, Charitha Liyanage
🌸 Sister Library returns to Colombo! After its inspiring journey through Kandy, Weligama, and Jaffna, accompanied by a rich programme of workshops, performances, talks, and readings, Sister Library now returns to Colombo for its final stop at the Colombo Public Library.
📚 Duration: 6 – 30 November 🕓 Time: 10.00 AM – 5.00 PM 📍 Venue: Lobby, Colombo Public Library, 15 Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 07
✨ The Sister Library at the Colombo Public Library presents a vibrant programme of reading sessions, workshops, and discussions. In addition, film screenings will take place at both the Goethe-Institut and the Alliance Française de Colombo. We warmly invite you to explore the collection and engage with Sister Library in the lobby of the Colombo Public Library until the end of November.
🌿 Founded by aqui Thami, Sister Library is an evolving, generative artwork that celebrates women’s contributions to literature, art, and zine culture. It fosters inclusive community engagement and invites deeper reflection on the visual and reading cultures of our time.
🤝 This project is realized in partnership with Everystory Sri Lanka, with the support of the Goethe-Institut, Alliance Française de Colombo, and the Embassy of France in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, and is funded by the Franco-German Cultural Fund.
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