Banks DIH Limited has made a monetary donation to the National Library for the “Gillian Thompson Reading Challenge” in honour of the late Chief Librarian who died in a motor vehicle accident last year, a release from Banks DIH said on Friday.
The Reading Challenge has been organized to promote reading among young adults and adults which was an initiative started by the late Chief Librarian.
The cheque was presented by Troy Peters, Banks DIIH Limited Communications Manager to Chief Librarian (ag.) Emily King
during a simple ceremony at the National Library on Church Street.
King said the late Thompson, whose 48th Birth Anniversary would have been celebrated this week, had a keen interest in promoting reading among young adults.
“She had a very keen interest and that is something most needed in our society today.
It is with the efforts of the staff of the National Library and me, that we will continue to work hard to see that, that dream is realized and increase the literacy level among young people and our entire population,” the Chief Librarian (ag.) said, according to the press release.
King expressed gratitude to Banks DIH and stated that the Company has always been supportive of the work of the National Library.
Peters who also made a financial contribution said the programme was timely.
The Challenge was held during September and October and was opened to two categories of readers – young adults (14 to 18 years old) and adults (persons above 19 years). The presentation of prizes will be done shortly following the announcement of the winners, the release said.
