On Saturday June 15th 2019, the KPP Children’s Library moved back to its old headquarters, in a special section of the EFA school dedicated for such use. In 2016, the library had been destroyed by Hurricane Matthew. Also destroyed was a surrounding wall that provided security and privacy to the library users. KPP had committed to rehabilitate both the library structure and the surrounding wall, while using a vacant classroom of the school for reading activities.
It took time and it took money. The renovation of the library involved rebuilding a 8 foot wall for a length of 400 feet; doting the structure with a new roof, new windows, ordering new tables, chairs, wall shelves and a large closet for storing books between sessions. A fresh coat of paint gives the structure an appealing and kid friendly look.
The “new” KPP Children’s Library now features over 350 books,as well as 30 electronic tablets filled with stories that are of special interest to the kids.
A staff of 2 manages the library. Mr Gary Moise and Miss Marie Antoine Laurole. are both teachers by profession. The library will be open during the summer months on Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings, and on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons during the school year. The children proudly display the laminated library card that gives them access to the library.
Konbit Pou Potapiman offers its sincere thanks to all who contributed toward the reconstruction of the Children’s Library. A special Thank You goes to Mr Robert Orcel for volunteering to supervise the work; to Mr Josue Paul, Director of the EFA school ; to Mrs Therèse-Yvette Damas Lahens and Mrs.Josianne Mirville Henry; to Mr and Mrs Marcelin Emile; to Mrs Claudette Werleigh and Mrs Livie Magloire for securing the much needed books. Thank You to Mr Raoul Peck for a generous contribution, and Thank You to Mr and Mrs Valdere Orcel who facilitated the transport of goods and materials.
On behalf of the children of Port-a-Piment, Mesi Anpil to all!!
