Book Displays & Library Activities

Women Empowerment in Literature

In celebration of International Women’s Day, literature becomes a meaningful way to honor the achievements, struggles, and triumphs of women across generations. From stories of resilience to narratives of leadership and creativity, these works empower readers to recognize the value of women’s perspectives and contributions to society.

Literature has long been a powerful space where women’s voices, experiences, and strengths are shared with the world. Through stories, poems, and essays, women writers and characters challenge traditions, inspire courage, and highlight the importance of equality and self-expression. Their words remind readers that women are not only part of the story—they are also the authors of change.

Found Between the Pages

Valentine’s season, love, friendship, and stories come together in the quiet corners of the library. Just like the books on the shelves, every page holds a story waiting to be discovered. Sometimes, it’s not only the words printed in the book that matter, but also the small surprises found between the pages—a heartfelt note, a simple message, or a reminder that someone cares.

“Found between the pages” reminds us that love can be discovered in the most unexpected places. Just as books hold stories waiting to be read, they can also hold memories, kind words, and small reminders that someone cares.

Turn the Page To New Beginnings & Self Improvement

New beginnings don’t mean forgetting what came before—they mean carrying the lessons forward with intention. This theme reflects the power of reflection, learning, and self-improvement, where each page turned represents progress, curiosity, and the courage to start again. Just like in books, life’s chapters unfold at their own pace, shaping who we are and who we’re becoming.

Here’s to embracing change, seeking knowledge, and writing a future guided by purpose, resilience, and continuous growth. One page at a time, a better version of ourselves is being written.

Celebrating Excellence; A Legacy of Greatness

As we celebrate our 80th founding anniversary, we honor the journey, the people, and the values that have shaped us. This is more than a commemoration—it is a tribute to a legacy of greatness and a celebration of the enduring excellence that continues to inspire the future. Eighty years ago, a vision was born—a vision rooted in dedication, perseverance, and the unwavering pursuit of excellence. From humble beginnings, we have grown into an institution that stands as a testament to commitment, innovation, and the power of dreams realized.

Through decades of change and challenge, we have remained steadfast in our mission, guided by a legacy built on integrity, collaboration, and the relentless drive to make a meaningful impact. Every achievement, every milestone, and every life touched along the way reflects the spirit of those who came before us and the promise of those who will follow.

Christmas and Values of Sharing and Giving

Christmas is more than a celebration of lights, gifts, and gatherings—it is a season that reminds us of the true values of sharing and giving. It teaches us to open our hearts, extend kindness, and think of others, especially those in need. Whether it’s sharing our time, offering help, or giving from the heart, every act of generosity carries the spirit of Christmas.

In giving, we discover joy; in sharing, we build love, unity, and hope. This season, may we continue to spread warmth and compassion, not only through gifts, but through genuine care for one another.

History and Identity

November is a month of reflection, learning, and social awareness. It is officially designated to celebrate meaningful observances that highlight what it means to be Filipino. As Filipino Values Month, declared through Proclamation No. 479 (1994), November calls for a moral awakening and strengthens our national consciousness by reminding us of the values that define us—respect, compassion, unity, and bayanihan.

This month also marks National Children’s Month, emphasizing the protection of children’s rights and the promotion of their welfare and development. Alongside this, Library and Information Services Month recognizes the vital role of libraries in promoting literacy, access to knowledge, and national development. Lastly, National Book Development Month celebrates Filipino literature and our rich storytelling tradition that preserves culture, history, and identity.

Spooky Tales and Folktales

Did you know that October is also designated Caribbean Folklore Month?

Every October, Caribbean Folklore Month honors the traditions, legends and myths that are a unique part of the Caribbean identity. Though the movement to celebrate folklore in October had been around for a while, it was officially established in 2021 by Caribbean Books Foundation. Since then, various Caribbean nations, communities, authors and poets at home and abroad have dedicated October to showcasing their take on classic folk stories, traditions and beliefs.

Philippine Creative Industries Month

The Philippine Creative Industries Month (PCIM) 2025 was celebrated throughout September with the theme "We Are a Creative Nation". The month-long observance, mandated by Republic Act No. 11904, aimed to promote the country's creative industries and their contributions to national identity and economic growth. This month, we celebrate what we create and who we become when we let creativity guide us.

Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is celebrated in countries throughout the world. In its modern form the holiday originated in the United States. It was established by Anna Jarvis, who sought to honor her own mother.

The first Mother’s Day church service was held in 1908. The day became a national holiday six years later, and it is observed on the second Sunday in May. Mother’s Day is celebrated with cards, flowers, and family dinners, among other activities.

Source:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mothers-Day

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Earth Month

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 22 April as International Mother Earth Day through a resolution adopted in 2009. The Day recognizes the Earth and its ecosystems as humanity's common home and the need to protect her to enhance people’s livelihoods, counteract climate change, and stop the collapse of biodiversity.

Mother Earth is clearly urging a call to action - a need to shift to a more sustainable economy that works for both people and the planet. Protecting the planet is everyone's responsibility.

Source:

https://www.unep.org/events/un-day/international-mother-earth-day-2025

Hearts Month

February is a celebration of hearts — with the observance of Philippine Heart Month, the commemoration is not limited to just one particular day, but the whole month. It's a month of love, kindness, and appreciation.

UBLRC celebrated this event with fun activities and meaningful moments like Valentines' Bingo, Blind Date with a Book, Photo Booths and Freedom Wall.

Christmas Season

Christmas time is a season rich with traditions that bring together family, faith, and culture and that emphasize themes of hope, joy, generosity, and goodwill. While Christmas was first established as a Christian festival of the birth of Jesus, the introduction of customs such as decorating trees and exchanging gifts and of characters like Santa Claus gradually led to the holiday being embraced by both Christian and secular communities around the world.

90th National Book Week

On November 20, 2024, we conduct library quiz at University of Batangas library. We have eight (8) pairs participated in the said event. The representatives are from College of Arts and Sciences, College of Allied and Medical Sciences, College of Business, Accountancy and Hospitality Management, College of Criminal Justice Education, College of Education, College of Information and Communication Technology, College of Industrial Technology, College of Nursing and Midwifery students. The winners will be awarded on November 28, 2024.

Mental Awareness

October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Its objective is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.

Source:

WHO. World Mental Day. Retrieved October 9, 2024 from https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day

International Literacy Day

Since 1967, the annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) have taken place on 8 September around the world to remind policy-makers, practitioners, and the public of the critical importance of literacy for creating more literate, just, peaceful, and sustainable society. The 2024 theme "Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace".

Literacy is a fundamental human right for all. It opens the door to the enjoyment of other human rights, greater freedoms, and global citizenship. It is also the foundation for people to acquire broader knowledge, skills, values, attitudes, and behaviours to foster a culture of lasting peace based on respect for equality and non-discrimination, the rule of law, solidarity, justice, diversity, and tolerance and to build harmonious relations with oneself, other people and the planet.

Source:

UNESCO. International literacy day. Retrieved September 1, 2024 from https://www.unesco.org/en/days/literacy

2024 Manila International Book Fair

On September 12, the UB Learning Resource Center staffs, along with faculty members, participated the 2024 Manila International Book Fair (MIBF). The representatives from the different departments were engaged in book selection to ensure that the resources chosen are relevant and precise to the university's programs.

Library Orientation

(1st Sem 2024 - 2025)

The UBBC LRC conducted library orientation for all freshmen and transferees, college students, distance learners for Academic Year 2024 - 2025 and was was held on August 29 while the distance learners was on September 9 . The goal is to orient freshmen students and transferees and to familiarize new members and patrons with the resources, services, and facilities that UBLRC offers.

Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa

Tuwing Agosto ipinagdiriwang ang Buwang Wikang Pambansa. Nakikiisa ang Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas sa mahalagang selebrasyon na ito.

Sa pangunguna ng @Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, ang tema ng pagdiriwang ngayong taon ay “Filipino: Wikang Mapagpalaya.” Binibigyang tingkad nito ang wikang Filipino bilang instrumentong nagpapalaya. Ang pagdiriwang ay nakatugon sa Proklamasyon Blg. 1041 s. 1997 na nagpapahayag ng taunang pagdiriwang tuwing Agosto 1-31 bilang Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, at naglalayon na maiangat ang kamalayan ng mga mamamayang Pilipino ukol sa wika at kasaysayan nito.

Nutrition Month

National Nutrition Month, or Buwan ng Nutrisyon, is observed in the Philippines every July in accordance with the Nutrition Act of the Philippines. The National Nutrition Council (NNC) organizes the event every year. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of good nutrition for Filipinos, especially children.

This event is a campaign to address various nutritional issues such as malnutrition, obesity, and micronutrient deficiencies. Ultimately, it seeks to improve public health, reduce nutrition-related diseases, and promote a healthier future for all, especially children.

National Heritage Month

The University of Batangas Learning Resource Center joins the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the whole nation as we Champion Heritage and celebrate the month of May as National Heritage Month in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 439.

“Championing Heritage: Capacity Building to Transform Communities,” the National Heritage Month (NHM) 2024 official theme honors the labors of our cultural workers and advocates who have been striving to connect with various indigenous people (IP) communities and help them boost their ingenuity and creativity to the mainstream media.

Women's Month

The UBLRC joined to celebrate the 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration which aims to capitalize on the recurring theme “WE for gender equality and inclusive society,” introduced in 2023. This theme, launched to renew commitment to the advocacy, builds upon the accomplishments under the 2016-2022 theme, “WE Make CHANGE Work for Women.” The earlier theme stressed the importance of compassionate and harmonized networks towards gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE).

February is the Hearts Month!

University of Batangas students explore the enchantment as the library unveil library activities during the Valentine's Day. From the fantastic photobooth experience, to captivating book displays and inspiring messages from the Valentines wall, the library is bursting compassion.

Library Orientation Second Semester

AY 2023 - 2024

As a new academic year unfolds, the University of Batangas library extends a warm welcome to its freshmen/transferees. A series of library orientation sessions were conducted last February 7, 2024 specifically tailored to address the needs of the freshmen and transferee students. The primary objective of these sessions was to introduce the students to the diverse range of facilities, resources, and services offered by the library. The results of these sessions were notably advantageous, as the students enthusiastically engaged in a variety of orientation activities.

89th National Book Week Activities

University of Batangas Library participated 89th National Book Week with the theme "Read, Reread, Relive". The following activities:

📌Digital Poster Making Contest

📌Spoken Poetry Contest

📌Library Feud

📌Film Viewing Activity

📌Top Library Borrower (JHS, SHS & College Department)

📌Top Library Patron (JHS, SHS & College Department)

Library Orientation First Semester

AY 2023 - 2024

Last August 24, 2023, the library staffs of the main library conducted a library orientation for all freshmen students and transferees of college students with the following schedule at the 2nd Floor of UBBC Main Library.

Session 1: 08:30 AM – 10:00 AM (Mrs. Dioza Mendoza)
Session 2: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Ms. Honey Grace Magpantay)
Session 3: 01:00 PM– 02:30 PM (Ms. Liezel Garcia)
Session 2: 02:30 PM – 04:00 PM (Ms. Karen Salipen)

The main objective is to give detailed information on the library's services and resources, as well as to educate and guide them on how to access the Subscribed and Open Access Database available on University of Batangas Learning Resource Center webpage.

Book Face Photo Contest

The University of Batangas Learning Center conducted a Book Face Photo Contest and awarded the Top Library Borrower and Top Library User on December 14, 2022, 2:00pm. This activity will help encourage our students to be diligent and persistent in library clienteles.

Webinar on Resiliency in the Time of New Normal

September 30, 2021 2:00 to 4:00 pm via Zoom

Resource Person: Mr. Ferdinand F. Colliflores

Webinar on Digital Reference Service in the Libraries

September 14, 2021 2:00 to 4:00 pm via Zoom

Resource Speaker: Ms. Rosita Uy, RL

A Short Training on Upgrading the UB LRC Website

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Bibliotheraphy: Helping Students, One Book at a Time

2019 -2020 Activities

UBLRC Celebrates 85th National Book Week

The UBLRC led the institutions' celebration of the 85th National Book Week last November 29, 2019, through different activities in consonance with the theme "Inclusive. Innovative. Interconnected." The said event was formally opened by conducting various activities namely Finding My Perfect Match, Library Treasure Hunt, Guest How many Books in the Library, Spin a Wheel, and Film Showing.

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Unleashing Happiness (Mental Health Forum)

With the theme “Unleashing Happiness,” the UB LRC conducted its first Mental Health forum held on September 30, 2019 in the Internet Room, UB LRC. The activity aimed to raise awareness about the mental health continuum, reduce stigma associated with mental illness, promote health seeking behavior and emotional well-being practices and prevent suicide. Mr. Ferdinand Colliflores, Guidance counselor of this institution shared his views and expertise on this pertinent topic.

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