Month: September 2026

Animation des activités du café littéraire à la bibliothèque de Dimikuy

L’association Amis des Bibliothèques de Villages du Burkina Faso (ABVBF) a initié pour le mois de septembre 2026, des activités de  café littéraire dans les bibliothèques de Béréba, Boni, Dimikuy, Dohoun, Karaba et Koumbia. Elles se dérouleront  tous les samedis de 07h00 à 12h00. Débutée le 05 septembre 2026, la bibliothèque de Dimikuy quant à elle a accueilli 30 élèves du primaire. Cette première journée a observé dans la matinée un petit-déjeuner (café) offert aux participants. Plusieurs activités étaient au programme : Les séances de lecture, les jeux éducatifs (jeux de l’alphabet et le bingo), les sensibilisations sur l’importance de la lecture et sur l’entretien de livres, ainsi que   des séances de discussions, notamment sur la réussite scolaire. Ces activités permettront aux participants d’acquérir  d’une part le goût de la lecture et, d’autres parts, de mieux préparer leur rentrée scolaire 2026-2027. Ainsi, nous avons assisté pendant les activités la bonne motivation des participants et des animateurs. Nous notons avec satisfaction, les activités telles que le bingo et la discussion sur la réussite scolaire qui ont eu beaucoup de succès pendant cette première journée. À la fin des activités de cette première journée, chaque participant a reçu un livre pour lire à la maison. Le prochain rendez-vous a été pris pour le samedi 12 septembre 2026.

Reading The Amazing Adventures of Auntie Ashanti in Sherigu library

From library coordinator Amii Clement: Please find the attached photos from Sherigu community library where myself and the librarian read together with the patrons of a story book entitled The Amazing Adventures of Auntie Ashanti. The book is a children’s adventure story about discovering Ghana and learning about its place, people and cultures, written by Melissa Kreek. The story of Auntie Ashanti talks about when she travels and discovers the beautiful and interesting things that Ghana has. It all started with her disappearance back in the month of May, when searching for food she spied a promising buffet. It was a basket filled with donuts, fresh and fried, and like any hungry ant, she’d rushed to get inside. And was swept up off her feet and whisked away from home. When she climbed up to the basket top she had found human zoo. She felt exposed and frightened. She hadn’t made this choice. But as the started moving, came a loud and friendly voice. “Akwaaba, which in Twi means you’re welcome! I’m your tour guide Flo. In the next two weeks we will tour Ghana far and wide.” Auntie was surprised to know what she was in for. She had  finally get a chance to see the world beyond her front door.  Auntie Ashanti Adventures give readers the opportunity to learn more about Ghana following her journey. Ghana is presented as a country with many interesting places, different communities, and rich cultural heritage. Some of the places she travels were West to Elmina then to Cape Coast, Paga Crocodile pond, crashing waves upon the beach, Kakum Canopy walk, Kumasi where she’d long heard stories told of great Ashanti King, kente cloth and stool of gold, Mole National Park in the North. She also travel to Bolgatanga Basket weavers in the Upper East, then back in Accra, one final stop through the gates of Black Star Square. She was filled with pride to see her flag wave everywhere. One important part of the book is the way it introduces Ghanaian culture. Her journey helps patrons to  understand that traveling is not only about seeing new places but also about meeting people and learning from them. Her encounters with new friends show the importance of friendship, communication, kindness and being open to people who may have different experiences from our own. The book encourage children to travel to different places to be able to discover what is around them.