The Tarpum Bay library under the leadership of Jonna Riley, is making great strides.
Cable Bahamas Cares Foundation provided the library with a grant to replace ALL of their old computers, which fueled a complete remodel of the library in the process of installing the new computers.
Some of the computers and books at the small beautiful library in Tarpum Bay
“It was a lot of work”, commented Jonna.
The library held their 5th anniversary celebration on Saturday, September 8th, 2012 in concert with International Literacy Day. Students who signed up for free membership on the day received free school supplies during the well attended event which ran from 11am to 2pm.
Students gather at the community library in celebration of its 5th anniversary.
The Eleuthera Rotaract Club supported by the Eleuthera Rotary Club were on hand for the afternoon which included arts and crafts, story reading and games. Administrator Cephas Cooper, Supt. Of Education on Eleuthera Helen Simmons-Johnson, former Rotary President Ian Carey, current Rotary President Jacquie Gibson and OneEleuthera’s Shaun Ingraham were among those present to support the affair.
“It was truly a labour of love! I couldn’t have done it without the help and support of some very good friends!
Gabriel..Johnson
Paul & Kathi Kingston, (Kristel too!)
Bill Louda
Shaun Ingraham
Lisa Krupp & Friends of One Eleuthera
and especially a very generous grant from the Cable Bahamas Cares Foundation! ” commented the Librarian, Jonna Riley.
An adult walks through the facility with a child, perusing the books.
Taking a closer look
