Book Nook Carles, Iloilo

27/03/2026

27/03/2026

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06/02/2026

Eto na ngaaa! Gusto mo bang maging Ka-Book Nook? Eto na ang chance mo

02/02/2026

02/02/2026

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The countdown continues! Just four short days until World Read Aloud Day 2026! Our 2026 theme, "Celebrate Learning" recognizes the power of the read-aloud as a vehicle for knowledge. Visit worldreadaloudday.org for ideas on how to plan your celebrations, and share this post to get your community excited! 📚

02/02/2026

PROTECT THE WETLANDS, one of the most life-giving ecosystems on Earth. Wetlands have multifaceted ecological functions, such as filtering of waste, mitigating erosion, collecting water from the mountains, and providing an ecosystem to several creatures that thrive in the area.

They are not just landscapes but essential resting grounds, feeding stations, and breeding habitats that sustain entire migration routes of millions of birds. Every year, vast numbers of migratory birds depend on wetlands as their home, where they can stay and survive long journeys that span continents.

Their shallow waters, mudflats, mangroves, and marshes create ideal habitats that support insects, fish, and plants that attract an extraordinary number of bird species. Because of this abundance, wetlands become critical stages in the life cycle of birds. Without these habitats, migration routes would collapse, and many species would struggle to survive.

This is why protecting wetlands is inseparable from protecting bird populations. Conservation of species is deeply tied to the conservation of their habitats. Safeguarding wetlands ensures that migratory birds can continue their natural cycles.

Did you know that the 7th Ramsar site, Negros Occidental Coastal Wetlands Conservation Area (NOCWCA), is located in Negros Island Region? With an area of 89,607.8 ha, the site lies along 110 km of the Island's coastline, covering 52 coastal districts, three cities, and seven municipalities. A Ramsar site is a wetland area designated as of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, a treaty established by UNESCO in 1971. The treaty provides for both national and international action on the conservation of wetlands and the sustainable use of their resources.

In 2025, almost 80,000 birds visited NOCWCA. Black-winged stilt, whiskered tern, great knot, and little egret are the top species. The presence of diverse birdlife highlights the area’s importance as a living sanctuary. It serves as a reminder that wetlands are not empty spaces; they are vibrant systems supporting global wildlife. Preserving NOCWCA means preserving a crucial link in the chain of migration, survival, and renewal for countless species, hence, it is about safeguarding the global migration network that birds depend on

On World Wetlands Day, we are reminded that protecting wetlands is protecting life itself. When wetlands thrive, ecosystems remain resilient for future generations.

To learn more about World Wetlands Day and NOCWCA, click the following links: https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/
https://www.ramsar.org/search?search_api_fulltext=NOCWCA&sort_bef_combine=search_api_relevance_DESC

19/01/2026

First Kwentong Kalasag using Kalasag stories for 2026 📚📖

Kwentong Kalasag on its Year 4!!! 🎉

Thank you, MDRRMO Carles and Deped District Carles for this meaningful partnership!

23/12/2025

🎁🍫 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝘿𝙖 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙: 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙘𝙤 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 & 𝙎𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙨, & 𝙏𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙝

Gift-giving and choco fountain with sweet treats brought joy and smiles to Carlesanon kids and teens! ✨🎄

Special thanks to the following sponsors/partners/contributors:

Mayor Arnold Betita II & Office of the Mayor
Carles Primary Care Facility ARSH Program
Mrs. Janet Nene Flores Marcelo
Mrs. Ey-Ey Ybeth Vhan
Mr. Robbic Tuma-ob & Municipal Agriculture Office
MSWDO Carles
Jai-jai's slide & play materials
Axl's Playhouse
For. Honey Lou Barboza Talidano & Manoking
A & M Catering (Mrs. Angela Andrada)
Lou Andrea Betita, Engr. Louie Ann Betita, & LYDO Carles
SKMF President Recca Lim
Neu Roh - LED Operator
Toys & writing materials thru the efforts of SB Member Cherry Betita Villanueva

23/12/2025

𝙇𝙊𝙊𝙆 | 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨 & 𝘾𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙨 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 🎨✨

The Arts & Crafts Booth during Carles Da Best Holiday Funland was spearheaded by the MENRO, LGU-Municipality of Carles, Province of Iloilo.

From DIY manipulatives using indigenous materials to personalized hand paintings, both kids & teens expressed their creativity freely and truly enjoyed a fun, colorful, and meaningful learning experience.

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23/12/2025

📚🎲𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙀𝙉𝙀𝘿 | 𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔 & 𝙋𝙇𝘼𝙔 𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙏𝙃 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝘿𝙖 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 🎄✨

The Story & Play Booth successfully brought learning, play, and wellness together during Carles Da Best Holiday Funland, creating a joyful and meaningful experience for Carlesanon kids and teens.

📖 Children enjoyed reading books generously donated by the National Book Development Board - Philippines & other donors. They participated in engaging storytelling sessions that encouraged imagination and love for reading with our trained youth leaders/ARSH facilitators as storytellers.

🧸 Younger kids explored early childhood play activities designed to support creativity and social interaction.

🎲 Teens took part in wellness board game sessions that promoted healthy conversations, decision-making, and life skills as part of the Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health (ASRH) Program of Carles Primary Care Facility.

✨ Through stories, play, and guided activities, the booth provided a safe and fun space for learning, self-expression, and wellness for all participants.

23/12/2025

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝘿𝙖 𝘽𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨! 🎄🎉🎁📚📖🖌️🎬

Featuring our very own Mayor Arnold Betita II as Yorme Claus! ☺️🎅🏻

More photos & videos to be posted soon.

15/12/2025

LGU Carles, through Book Nook Carles and the Local Youth Development Office, in partnership with the Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Program, MSWDO, MENRO, MAO, and Kabataang Carlesanon, proudly present

🎄 Carles Da Best Holiday Funland

Carousel Booth: Stories & Play • Arts & Crafts • Film Showing

📅 Save the Date: December 22, 2025
⏰ 3:00 PM - 7:30PM
📍 Carles Municipal Gymnasium

✨ Open & FREE to all Carlesanon kids and teens!
Join us for an afternoon of fun, creativity, learning, and holiday cheer.

For pre-registration, message Ms. Blessa Bacinillo thru her FB account Ble Zilda.