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The National
Library (see photo) in Baakleen is a living testimony to the people's will to be free
and grow to their rightful potential. Ironically, this current
intellectual monument is housed in the same building, once called the Grand
Serail (see photo) which jailed the minds and souls of countless creative Lebanese under
the Ottoman rule. The Serail used to serve as the Headquarters for the
Ottoman Governor.
On March 13, 1987,
thanks to the vision and commitment of Waleed Bey Jumblat, the National Library
was founded based on his directions and personal financing. Mr. Jumblat's
vision was soon embraced by the community and many contributed. Some donated
their own book collections while others contributed what was within their
financial means. Lebanese publishing houses and some organizations
followed suit and contributed to the project.
In 1997, the National
Library was recognized and became a part of the Lebanese Ministry of Education
and Higher Learning. It currently gets a portion of its funding from the
ministry.
MABROUK
baakleen.com CONGRATULATES
the NATIONAL
LIBRARY IN BAAKLEEN on their Web Site. Please
Pay Them a Visit.
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