Books for St. Lucia Library
Donation protected
The St. Lucia Public Library System has been an influential presence on the island since 1924. We have formed a partnership with the International Book Bank (IBB); a United States-based non-profit organization that provides books to libraries in need. IBB allows for libraries to select the books that will benefit their patrons and donates them free of charge; however, the receiving library must help pay for shipping and handling costs. We are hoping to raise funds with this GoFundMe page to help cover charges for the books.
The St. Lucia Public Library System does not receive any budget for the improvement of the collection. Funds have not been allocated to the St. Lucia Public Library System to purchase books for over a decade. As a result, librarians and library staff work tirelessly to try and overcome this obstacle by fundraising and seeking out possible places for donations.
Many of the books throughout the library system are outdated, damaged, and irrelevant to the needs of library users. Through this partnership, the library system will be able to update our collection of resources and provide the general public, in communities throughout St. Lucia, with quality reading and research materials. St. Lucians of all ages and in all communities will benefit from this project, as the books will be distributed to branch libraries throughout the island. Ultimately, the St. Lucia Public Library system hopes to be a prime example that libraries have progressed and are now new learning sites, a space for personal skill development, and a place for citizens to exercise the basic human right of access to information and exchange of ideas.
Any donation amount would be greatly appreciated and will help us towards our goal!
More about me: I was a Peace Corps Response Volunteer working with the library system in St. Lucia. We created this page in the hopes to provide books to the library system, which serves a range of communities from rural villages to the capital city.
The St. Lucia Public Library System does not receive any budget for the improvement of the collection. Funds have not been allocated to the St. Lucia Public Library System to purchase books for over a decade. As a result, librarians and library staff work tirelessly to try and overcome this obstacle by fundraising and seeking out possible places for donations.
Many of the books throughout the library system are outdated, damaged, and irrelevant to the needs of library users. Through this partnership, the library system will be able to update our collection of resources and provide the general public, in communities throughout St. Lucia, with quality reading and research materials. St. Lucians of all ages and in all communities will benefit from this project, as the books will be distributed to branch libraries throughout the island. Ultimately, the St. Lucia Public Library system hopes to be a prime example that libraries have progressed and are now new learning sites, a space for personal skill development, and a place for citizens to exercise the basic human right of access to information and exchange of ideas.
Any donation amount would be greatly appreciated and will help us towards our goal!
More about me: I was a Peace Corps Response Volunteer working with the library system in St. Lucia. We created this page in the hopes to provide books to the library system, which serves a range of communities from rural villages to the capital city.
Organizer
Veronica Milliner
Organizer
Aliquippa, PA
