The Catskill Chronicle

FALLSBURG, NY — The Fallsburg Library is the recipient of a “Books For Children Grant” from The Libri Foundation in Eugene, Oregon.

The Libri Foundation is a nationwide non-profit organization which donates new, quality, hardcover children’s books to small, rural public libraries in the United States through this  program.

The Foundation supports the concept that children who learn to enjoy reading at an early age continue to read throughout their lives. In order to develop a love of reading, children must have access to books which stretch their imaginations, touch their emotions and expand their horizons.

For many children in rural areas, the local public library is often their primary source of reading material. At a time when more and more children and their parents and teachers are using the public library, these same libraries are facing increasing financial hardships and are unable to buy the books their young readers need.

The Fallsburg Library will soon be receiving 21 new children’s books thanks to this wonderful initiative.

For more information about the Fallsburg Library, contact Liam Rogers, Director, at 436-6067.