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Monday 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 17:00 Thursday 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 16:30

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E-mail us at [email protected] for more information. The library provides resources and services to non-UB users to the extent possible.

The University of Belize Library is committed to provide access to and delivery of information resources to UB administrators, faculty, students and staff in support of the university's teaching and research mission. By creating a setting conducive to learning, discovery, and cultural life, the library assists patrons to achieve professional goals.

16/04/2026

Stuck on a research paper and tired of finding sources that have nothing to do with Belize? 🇧🇿 We’ve got you.

Our OJS repository is officially open, and it’s packed with a growing number of 50+ original research projects and theses. Whether you’re looking into local education, social issues, or environmental stuff, there’s a good chance someone has already done the groundwork here.

Just a quick heads-up: These aren’t formal, peer-reviewed journals. This is a collection of real work submitted by students at the end of their programs, now hosted by the library to help keep that knowledge accessible. It’s perfect for finding raw data, local surveys, or just getting an idea of how to structure your own project.

What’s inside?
* Education: PE strategies, special ed case studies, and classroom management.
* Social Issues: Research on truancy, poverty, and youth culture.
* Environment: Studies on our watersheds and wildlife sanctuaries.

Stop reinventing the wheel and see what your peers have already uncovered. 🔍

Link in bio to browse the collection!

08/04/2026

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚨

We hear you, and we’re giving you a little more time to perfect those verses! The UB Poetry Competition deadline has officially been extended for 10 more days!

If you’ve been on the fence about entering, this is your sign to go for it. And we have a HUGE update to make it even easier: Video submissions are now officially allowed for the final event. You can now submit a recorded video performance of yourself delivering your piece only in the event that you are absolutely unable to attend.

What you need to know:

More time: You have 10 extra days to get your submissions in!

New format: Video performances are welcomed and encouraged.

The Finals: The venue remains exactly the same, but please note the time and date of the Grand Final Event have shifted! Check out the website for the updated schedule.

For our early birds who already submitted: If you are unable to attend the final event on the new date, please don’t worry! Just shoot an email to [email protected] and we will get you sorted with a full refund.

🔗 visit https://v0-jaguar-reads-poetry.vercel.app/ to register and get all the updated details. Let’s make this epic!

16/02/2026

Step into the dramatic world of Emily Brontë, the brilliant English writer who published this novel in 1847. Brontë was known for her deep imagination and emotional storytelling, even though she lived a quiet life in rural England. Wuthering Heights was her only novel, yet it became one of the most famous works in English literature.

Wuthering Heights is a powerful story of love, obsession, revenge, and family legacy. Set on the wild Yorkshire moors, it follows the intense and complicated relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine. The story moves across generations, showing how choices, passion, and pain can echo through time. It is emotional, gothic, dramatic, and unforgettable.

Available at the University of Belize Library. Perfect if you enjoy classic romance, dark drama, and stories that stay with you long after you finish reading.

27/01/2026

Got books? The University of Belize Book Club is looking for used (but well-loved) books to support our latest fundraiser!

If you have a story that’s just gathering dust on your shelf, we’d love to give it a new home. Your donations help us put literacy back at the forefront of our community. ✨

How to donate: DM us right here or email us at [email protected]

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20/01/2026

The UB FMSS Library located at Belize City is open and available to assist with you with all your research and academic needs as well as other services provided!

12/01/2026

📚 Book Highlight: Old Benque by David N. Ruiz Puga 🌿📖

Written entirely in Spanish, Old Benque is a beautiful tribute to the history, folklore, and collective memory of Benque Viejo del Carmen. Author David N. Ruiz Puga, a Belizean writer committed to preserving local stories, brings the past to life through vivid storytelling and thoughtful detail.

The book is made up of four short stories, each rooted in cultural tradition and oral history:
• El Daño
• El Duende
• La Llorona
• Los Finados

These stories draw on familiar legends and lived experiences, blending the eerie, the spiritual, and the deeply human. The book also features illustrations, which add atmosphere and help visualize the characters and scenes, making the reading experience even more engaging.

Available at the University of Belize Library. A great pick for Spanish readers, folklore lovers, and anyone interested in Belizean culture and storytelling.

16/12/2025

📚 Book Highlight: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Meet Mary Shelley, a literary trailblazer who wrote Frankenstein at just 18 years old! Born in 1797, Shelley grew up surrounded by radical thinkers and writers, which shaped her curiosity about science, ethics, and human responsibility. Her imagination and intellect helped create one of the most enduring stories in literature.

“Frankenstein” tells the haunting story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates life, only to recoil from his own creation. What follows is a powerful tale about ambition, isolation, and the consequences of playing with forces we do not fully understand. It is suspenseful, emotional, and far deeper than the monster story many expect.

Historically, the novel was inspired by early scientific experiments with electricity and life during the Industrial Revolution. At a time when science was rapidly changing the world, Shelley raised important questions about ethics, responsibility, and what it truly means to be human. These questions still feel incredibly relevant today in an age of artificial intelligence and technological advancement.

📖 Available at the University of Belize Library. Whether you are reading it for the first time or returning to a classic, Frankenstein is a must-read that continues to spark conversation centuries later.

26/11/2025

The University of Belize Book club will be having one of its very first events tomorrow night at the Library Classroom located downstairs of the Library. This event is reserved for club members only. If you would like to be a part of the book club for upcoming events, you can dm us for more information!

30/10/2025

📚✨ WIN A BOOK LOVERS GIFT BASKET! ✨📚

We’re giving away the ultimate reader’s prize — a gift basket worth over $100! It includes The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter, The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton, a $50 Bakabush Books gift card, bookmarks, and some tasty snacks!

Raffle tickets are only $3 each, and the more tickets you buy, the higher your chances of winning. 🎟️

The raffle draw takes place on Tuesday, November 4th, and the lucky winner will be announced right after!

Want to enter? Message this account to arrange online payment or visit the University of Belize Library (upstairs) to buy your ticket in person — just let them know you’re here for the raffle.

Your support helps the UB Book Club grow and host more fun events for book lovers like you! 💛

23/10/2025

On Thursday 30th October we will be hosting a bake sale filled with delicious treats including muffins, cookies, brownies, banana bread, cinnamon rolls, lemonade, hot chocolate and coffee. We invite everyone to come out and support.

For every ten dollars spent, your name will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win a gift basket that includes multiple books from different genres, snacks and a fifty dollar gift card to Bakabush Books!

Your support helps us continue to grow and create exciting events for our UB Book Club community. See you there!

Address

Belmopan Central Campus, University Drive, P. O. Box 340
Belmopan

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 12:00
	13:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 12:00
	13:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 12:00
	13:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 12:00
	13:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 12:00
	13:00 - 16:30

Website

https://library.ub.edu.bz/

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