LAKEHURST – Want a book? Well, you can now borrow one because a little library exists on Union Avenue in the borough.
Residents came together and enjoyed a special grand opening for the Little Library that is located in front of the Lakehurst Elementary School.
PTA President Amanda Schreiber told The Manchester Times, “This project came about as an idea that I had for the community. I have seen little libraries in other towns and thought Lakehurst could benefit from one. I brought the idea to my other PTA members and they loved the idea as much as I did. We brainstormed how we could raise the money and where a good location would be.”
Schreiber also serves as the chairperson for the scholastic bookfair that the PTA runs at the school twice a year and she noticed in their scholastic catalog that they had a little library for sale. “I was so excited! My first thought was to ask the head custodian Dan to see if he was willing to help me with this project.”
“I needed someone to assemble the library and install it in the ground. He was so gracious and agreed to help me. My next step was approval from administration and Mrs. Rucci was totally on board with the idea,” Schreiber added.
Schreiber noted that, “after raising enough money through scholastic bookfairs we were able to purchase the library this year. Each bookfair we have raises money towards the scholastic catalog. We’ve used this money in the past for teacher wish lists, classroom libraries, and giving books to children in need.”
The PTA president said there was a big event coming up later in the month. “We have our hosting our annual Hot Dogs and Kickball event that families enjoy every year. The date for that is May 29. We are still looking for sponsors to help us fund the event.”
