The Bago City District Jail marked the first anniversary of its mini library with a celebratory event.
In partnership with the City Government of Bago celebrate its first year anniversary at the jail’s multi-purpose hall on July 25, with a theme, “Bridging the Gap: Jail Library Outreach Activity”.
Deputy Jail Warden SJO3 Francis Gubatayao emphasized the library’s role in fostering transformative learning among Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) and serving as a symbol of hope and positive change.
The event featured a book donation turnover and engaging library activities, with PDLs showcasing their talents through a mass dance performance. The City Library had previously launched a successful book donation drive that garnered overwhelming support from donors nationwide.
Councilor Femmy Alvarez-Martir, Councilor Marina Javellana-Yao, Negros Occidental Provincial Librarian Raia Tiongson, Bago City Librarian Maria Leia Griettel Cortez, and representatives from the Bago City District Jail and Bago City College were among those in attendance.
