by cathy | Aug 30, 2023 | Central America, Community Libraries, Guatemala, Library Guatemala, Reading for Pleasure |
On July 7 Riecken Community Library team members from Honduras and Guatemala celebrated the inauguration of the new library in Chamelco in Coban, Guatemala – one of four new libraries that will be completed in 2023 and 2024. The community...
by cathy | Jul 7, 2023 | Central America, Community Libraries, Guatemala, Library Guatemala, Uncategorized |
One of four new Riecken Community Libraries in Guatemala under construction has made great progress. The new library will be located on a hilltop at the entrance to the community of Palestina, Los Altos in Quetzaltenango, which serves as a hub for many surrounding...
by cathy | Sep 8, 2019 | Uncategorized |
The Library of Congress announced winners of the 2019 Literacy Awards on August 30. Riecken Community Libraries were recognized for innovation in literacy techniques and our sustainability model. Originated by philanthropist David M. Riubenstein, the awards honor...
by cathy | Nov 17, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Tegucigalpa, Honduras—November 16, 2015—The Riecken Foundation dba Riecken Community Libraries was just awarded second place for human rights in education among Honduran civil society organizations by the Iberian and American States (OEI). Download the press release...
