In recognition of the International Day of Older Persons, the Arima Public Library will host a Health Screening Day for persons 60 years and older at the library on Friday September 30, 2011, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 31 Pro Queen Street, Arima.

Referred as the Golden Members, this group can obtain glucose, blood pressure, vision and cholesterol testing which will be conducted by the Lions Club of Arima/Santa Rosa. The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Older Persons is celebrated annually on October 1 to recognise the contributions of older persons and to examine issues that affect their lives.

Also, targeted to secondary school students, the library will conduct a Financial Literacy Workshop on Wednesday September 28, 2011. This workshop will be facilitated by the Central Bank.

The public is invited to contact the NALIS Arima Public Library about the aforementioned activities as well as its registration for adult and children computer literacy classes at 667-3370.