By M. Isabel Sacasa | Communications Associate
Thanks to your wonderful support and to the family and friends of Zach Ciperski (1980-2014), La Vida Education, Elite SEM, and The Campbell Foundation, the town of San Juan de Oriente can now enjoy access to a brand new library. The original library, founded by Aaron Pick, had grown to be so popular that it could no longer accommodate the overwhelming amount of children participating in reading clubs and other educational activities. The new space will make it possible for more children and youth to not only have a safe space to read and study but also to play sports, grow a school garden, and host community events.
Following the opening ceremony, the Ciperski family and Elite SEM presented the library staff with new books and sports equipment. The group then spent the following days working on the library's finishing touches and interacting with the children and other community members.
Today, the San Juan de Oriente library serves over 500 children and youth. Adelayda Lopez, director of the library, shared with us the excitement she and children feel now that they can enjoy the new space: "This space was specifically designed for children; even the bookshelves and sinks are child-sized! The children are more excited than ever to be a part of our programs. As director, I am confident that we will continue to grow and to benefit more children from the surrounding schools."
Thank you so much for making this new library a reality! We are counting on your support to continue to provide access to quality education programs to children and youth in Nicaragua.
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