Multilingual Library Blog

In April 2016, our patron David Crystal enlightened us as to why multilingual libraries matter. Bilingualism (multilingualism in our case) is a mental exercise, makes you more creative, helps you enhance your interpersonal skills and meet new friends, it raises awareness of the world you live in and is also a great plus to have on your CV. In the globalised world, knowing more than one language is more and more beneficial, and, luckily, it is also easier and easier, particularly when you can take advantage of places like the Kittiwake Trust Multilingual Library in Eldon Garden.… Read now

On Thursday 28 April 2016, world renowned linguist, author, editor, lecturer and broadcaster David Crystal came to the Kittiwake Trust Multilingual Library in Eldon Garden and gave a talk entitled Why multilingual libraries matter. David Crystal reflected on why libraries are so important, and why multilingual libraries are the most important of all. As of that date, he has also become Patron of the library.… Read now