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Crackers: The Floating bookshop

Malta Independent Thursday, 8 March 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 18 years ago

The International floating bookshop Logos II is presently berthed at the Valletta Waterfront.

For those who have never heard of this floating bookshop, here is some information on this famous ship. Logos II is operated by the Educational Book Exhibits Ltd, a non-profit charity organisation, and is manned by an all volunteer crew of 200 young people representing over 45 nations. The ship will berth at the Valletta Waterfront until 30 March.

This floating bookshop has been widely acclaimed as a genuine expression of international understanding and goodwill, sharing a diversity of culture and promoting education.

Throughout its stay, a number of fun events specifically designed with families in mind will take place on board each weekend. The programme is as follows:

English Café

Saturday 10 March, 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Logos II offers you an interactive evening full of opportunities to practice your English

with people from around the world.

Cultural Treasures from around the world

Sunday 11 March, 2pm to 8pm

Enjoy the diversity of the Logos II community in a colourful atmosphere

Eclectik’ Café

Saturday 17 and 24 March, 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Spend an evening in a relaxed café atmosphere on board Logos II with the international crew and enjoy a programme made especially for you!

Parent to parent

Saturday 24 March, 10am to 12pm

Raising children is full of challenges but also full of blessings. Share experiences with the Logos II parents about this everyday responsibility.

Logos II family experience

Sunday 25 March, 2pm to 8pm

This weekend Logos II is the place to be: programmes, animations for the whole family and for free!

Opening hours for the other days are from 10am to 10pm from Tuesday to Saturday and 2 to 10pm on Sunday and Monday. Entrance fee is 20c and children under 12 who are accompanied by an adult are admitted free of charge.

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