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Post by Bicycle123 on May 31, 2012 17:11:15 GMT
Hi,
I'm wondering what the libraries are like within the Aramco communities. It's my understanding that there are 15 of them. Do most families visit them? Do they have alot of up to date materials? Technology?
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Post by soverydeb on May 31, 2012 21:16:15 GMT
There is a library on RT, I'm sure they are on all the camps. We have computers to use and story time for the little ones.
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Post by Hadia on Jun 1, 2012 4:25:20 GMT
I was pleasantly surprised with the technology and content of the Dhahran community library. New les come in all the time, and there is quite a selection of books, newspapers/periodicals, videos, etc. The computer study room is popular, as is the children's room. There are sections of the library designated for Arabic and English language publications. You can request and renew books online. For me, the size of the community library is on par with a neighborhood branch library in a typical US city.
For children, there's a really nice selection of non-fiction and fiction les, in a kid-friendly room just for them. Also, the library shows children's movies in a little conference room, and this is a popular activity, especially since there aren't that many movies just for kids at the theater each month. For older children, there are sections marked for young adults, so they can find something fast.
If you're an avid reader, there are numerous self-directed book clubs, whereby residents get together in small groups and meet in each other's homes. Kindle is the more popular means for this activity.
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Post by Bicycle123 on Jun 1, 2012 13:43:50 GMT
Hi Hadia, Thank you for the response. The libraries sound very nice  |
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