by riecken_admin | Aug 28, 2012 | Uncategorized |
The librarians are critical to the success of the community programs and services offered by Riecken Community libraries. We strive to promote opportunities and to build tools to facilitate the work of the librarians in their communities. More than 50 librarians from...
by riecken_admin | Jun 8, 2012 | Uncategorized |
In today’s world libraries are becoming so much more than the traditional stacks of books. Have a look at this video from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation You Tube channel to learn more.
by riecken_admin | Nov 17, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Recently Israel was asked “what is your dream for your village?” Without much thought the 36-year old director of the Biblioteca Comunitaria Rija’tzuul Na’ooj in San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala responded “more educational opportunities for...
by riecken_admin | Nov 6, 2011 | Uncategorized |
This video was filmed both in Honduras and Guatemala and features just some of our dedicated staff who have been working tirelessly to bring about change in their communities. Have a look and let us know what you think. VIDEO
by riecken_admin | Sep 21, 2011 | Uncategorized |
On September 20th, 2011 Luis Quino, Director of Programming in Guatemala presented copies of the recently published bi-lingual (Spanish and Mayan) books to Mr. Everette Larson at the Library of Congress for addition to their Hispanic Reading Room. Luis reports that...
by riecken_admin | Sep 14, 2011 | Uncategorized |
In honor of International Literacy Day on September 8th we have a donor who will match the first $5000 of donations made in September. In addition, for a minimum of $100.00 we will add three books to one of our libraries with a book plate inside recognizing your...