Point Fortin Public Library

🇹🇹😂 TRINI THINGS: CRAZOW! 🤪🇹🇹

Yuh ever meet somebody who does do things and even they cyah explain why? 😂🤦🏽‍♂️ One minute they doing one thing, next minute they all over de place like ah headless chicken!

🤣 Crazow – A crazy person; scatter-brained; acting irresponsibly.

When somebody head in de clouds, doing foolishness and behaving like common sense gone on vacation, yuh know dem is a real crazow! 😭😂

🇹🇹 Trini people, allyuh know a Crazow? Tag somebody who does always have yuh shaking yuh head! 👀👇🏽

🌿🌋 T&T’s Hidden Gems Series | L’eau Michel Mud Volcano 🇹🇹✨

Ready for a muddy adventure like no other? 👀🇹🇹

Hidden in Penal, South Trinidad, the L’eau Michel Mud Volcano (also known as La Moshell) offers a unique natural experience where cool, silky, mineral-rich mud bubbles gently from the earth! 🩶💦

🌋 What makes it special? ✨ Float effortlessly in the cool, dense mud. 🌿 Trek along scenic dirt roads through sugar cane fields and teak forests. 🥾 Take on the hiking adventure leading to this fascinating geological wonder. 🌊 Continue the journey to L’eau Michel Beach for a refreshing rinse in the sea!

This hidden gem is perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers looking to discover another side of Trinidad’s natural beauty. 💚

💬 Would you take a dip in the mud volcano? 😂👇 Tag your adventure crew!

📍 Location: Bunsee Trace, Penal, South Trinidad.

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🌍🧠 Trivia Tuesday! 🎉

Time to test your geography knowledge! 🗺️🤔

Which country is the largest in the world? 🌎

A) 🇨🇦 Canada
B) 🇨🇳 China
C) 🇺🇸 United States
D) 🇷🇺 Russia

💬 Drop your answer in the comments! Let’s see who gets it right! 👀

📚 Keep learning, keep guessing, and have fun!

📄DigiLit Tip of the Week: Your Phone Can Be a Scanner! 📱

Did you know your smartphone can help you scan and save important documents—without needing a traditional scanner? 🙌🏽

Try these simple steps:

✔️ Photograph documents clearly
✔️ Use your phone’s scanning feature
✔️ Save documents as PDFs
✔️ Keep important files organized

💡 DigiLit Tip: Before you save, make sure the entire page is visible and easy to read.

From receipts and forms to important letters and records, your phone can be a handy tool for keeping documents safe and accessible.

📱Give it a try and discover another way to make your everyday digital tasks easier!

🌺✨ WORD OF THE WEEK: QUANDRY ✨🌺

Have you ever found yourself caught between two difficult choices, unsure which path to take? 🤔

📖 Quandry (noun) — a state of uncertainty or perplexity, especially when faced with two or more difficult or equally appealing choices.

💡 Example:
“ She was in a quandry over whether to accept the job offer or continue her studies.”

🌿 Sometimes, there is no perfect choice—only a decision that requires reflection, courage, and trust in yourself. Take your time, consider your options, and remember that every decision can be a learning experience. 💕✨

🌸 Your turn: Have you ever been in a quandry? What helped you make your decision?

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Mental Health Minute: Memory

One little thing happen… and suddenly yuh remembering everything from 2008. 😂

Yuh know that feeling? Somebody say one little thing, and your brain does say, “Oh, since we remembering things…” 😩

Next thing yuh remembering who vex yuh in Form 3, who stop talking to you, that lil argument yuh had by the doubles stand, the person who owe yuh $20, and that one embarrassing thing yuh swear everybody forget already. 😂

And yuh sitting down there like, “But why my brain hadda bring back ALL of this now?”

Sometimes our minds hold on to old experiences, especially things that were emotional or never properly dealt with. A little reminder can bring those memories back.

So take a breath. Remind yuhself: “That was then. I am here now.”

Yuh doh have to relive every old situation just because your brain remember it. ❤️

Pause… breathe… reset.

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Mental Health Minute 🌿

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Take a moment to reflect on how you’re really feeling today.



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🌸 MINDFUL MONDAYS 🌸

How to Be Mentally Strong 💕

Mental strength isn’t about never struggling—it’s about learning how to respond with wisdom, calm, and self-belief. ✨

This Monday, remind yourself to:

🌺 Stop expecting everyone to understand you.
🌺 Accept that life won’t always be fair.
🌺 Protect your peace and emotions.
🌺 Walk away from what no longer serves you.
🌺 Focus on solutions instead of problems.
🌺 Believe in yourself—always.
🌺 Forgive, but remember the lesson.
🌺 Embrace your own company and use it to grow.
🌺 Control your reactions, even when you can’t control others.

Choose peace. Choose growth. Choose yourself. 💗🌿

Wishing you a beautiful, peaceful and mentally stronger week ahead! 🌸🌊✨

BOOK OF THE WEEK: "New week, new book!"

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“The Final Detail” by Harlan Coben

Myron Bolitar returns from a Caribbean getaway when his friend and business partner, Esperanza, is arrested for the murder of one of their clients—a troubled baseball player. Determined to prove her innocence, Myron investigates a case filled with secrets, betrayal and a mysterious connection to his own past. As the evidence begins to point toward Myron himself, the search for the truth becomes increasingly dangerous.

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Call Number: F Cob

Available now at your nearest Public Library.

Mark your calendars 📅

This event takes place next week Saturday 17th October, 2026 from 10:00am.

See you there!

🎶🇹🇹 CALYPSO IS LIKE SO! 🇹🇹🎶

As we celebrate Calypso History Month in October, step into the rich musical history of Trinidad and Tobago at our FREE lecture: “Calypso Is Like So – A Musical Journey Through History.” 🎤🎵

Join Mr. Ainsley Lucky, Attorney-at-Law, Unionised Musician and Historian, as he takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolution, stories and cultural significance of Calypso.

📅 Saturday 17th October 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 Point Fortin Public Library
#2 Cap-de-Ville Main Road, Point Fortin

🎯All are invited.
🎙️Audience participation is encouraged!

📞 For further details: 624-4466 ext. 5018/5019
📱 Or message the Point Fortin Public Library on Facebook.

Come listen, learn, and celebrate the music that has helped tell the story of Trinidad and Tobago! 🇹🇹❤️💚🖤

Photo credit: Celebrating 18 years of calypso history month (2020) Trinidad Guardian. Available at: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/celebrating-18-years-of-calypso-history-month-6.2.1226366.ee841a5c59 (Accessed: 22 September 2026).

🌌🔭 DID YOU KNOW? WE CAN LOOK BACK IN TIME! ⏳

When you look at distant objects in space, you're actually seeing them as they were in the past! 🤯✨

💡 Why? Light takes time to travel across the universe.

☀️ Sunlight takes about 8 minutes and 20 seconds to reach Earth.

🌌 The light from the Andromeda Galaxy takes about 2.5 million years to reach us!

That means when we look at distant galaxies, we're seeing light that began travelling millions or even billions of years ago. 🚀

Space isn't just a window into the universe… it's a window into the past! 🌠

Did you know this? Tell us in the comments! 👇