Msida’s public library has officially opened in a new, more modern location inside the locality’s primary school, offering residents and students a larger space to read, study and take part in educational activities.Previously housed within the Msida Local Council building, the library was relocated following the need for a bigger and better-equipped space, with the school providing a room already designed for library use.The new premises were inaugurated by Education Minister Byron Camilleri, Local Government Minister Alison Zerafa Civelli and Msida Mayor Charles Selvaggi.The library will now offer more than traditional book-lending services, with facilities for reading sessions, children’s educational activities, games, puzzles and recreational activities for adults, including chess and draughts.It also provides a dedicated environment for individual study and research, with books available in Maltese and other languages.Camilleri highlighted the importance of encouraging children to develop a love for reading from an early age, while also making better use of school facilities for the wider community.Meanwhile, Zerafa Civelli praised the collaboration between the local council and school administration, describing the project as an example of how public spaces can become more accessible and inclusive.Msida Primary School Head Graziella Vassallo Theuma welcomed the initiative, noting that the new library will benefit the school’s approximately 500 students and their families, alongside other Msida residents.The library has already been operating from its new location for several weeks and is open to the public three times a week.Students and teachers can also access the library during school hours, allowing them to borrow books and make regular use of its facilities.The inauguration included a reading session with students, followed by a tour of the school showcasing various educational, creative and sporting activities.•