Al-Zghoul: Four locations for the Family Library in Irbid as part of the Reading for All Festival 2026
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Director of the Irbid Governorate Culture Directorate, Dr. Sultan Al-Zghoul, confirmed the existence of four locations designated for the Family Library exhibition in Irbid Governorate as part of the activities of the Reading for All Festival for 2026. This year marks the nineteenth year of the initiative, and he noted that the importance of the exhibition lies in providing books and publications at nominal, subsidized prices suitable for all age groups, including children, youth, young adults, and adults, ensuring knowledge is accessible to everyone and encouraging the habit of reading and book ownership within every family.
Al-Zghoul explained that the exhibition includes a variety of titles across different cultural categories, distinguished by a wealth of children's books and books related to the Jordanian narrative and national heritage. He pointed out that the four locations witnessed a simultaneous opening today to begin welcoming readers and those interested throughout the festival, as the Bani Obaid District Administrator, Dr. Ali Hawamdeh, inaugurated the exhibition at the Irbid Cultural Center on behalf of the Governor of Irbid.
At Yarmouk University, the University President, Prof. Dr. Malik Sharayra, sponsored the opening of the exhibition held at the Al-Hussein Bin Talal Library on campus to serve university students, faculty members, administrative staff, and the local community, providing them with various titles at nominal and affordable prices.
The Director of Culture added that in the Mazar Al-Shamali District, the Director of Youth for Irbid Governorate, Issa Tawalbeh, sponsored the opening of the site designated for the festival there, while the fourth exhibition was held at the Arar Cultural House in cooperation and coordination between the Directorate of Culture and the Greater Irbid Municipality. He noted that all these exhibitions opened their doors today and will continue to provide their services to the public at nominal prices throughout the festival period.
