Tours

Visits to LPP-network libraries provide a first-hand look at LPP’s impact on young children, families, and communities and often take place in locations that participants would not otherwise be likely to visit. Participants get a deeper understanding of the community through conversations (translation provided) with community leaders, parents and library managers. The highlight of the visit is sitting down to read with the children who are eager to show and read from their favorite books. Comfortable, secure transportation is provided.

Friday, November 21 – Tlalixtac de Cabrera

Join us for a special occasion: the INAUGURATION of a new library in the LPP network! We’ll be visiting Miguel Mendez Elementary School, where — until recently — 263 students shared only a small space with a limited book collection. Be part of the moment when all that changes: students will open boxes containing 200 new books donated by LPP and then shelve the collection in their newly created library. They’ll read with us one-on-one, and we’ll observe innovative reading activities in classrooms and talk with local educators. You’ll enjoy an “insider’s view” of a town founded by Zapotecos in the 12th century and take part in a milestone event that celebrates the power of books to transform lives.

Tuesday, December 02 - La Unión Tejalápam

Join LPP on a visit to one of our library partners in a traditional pueblito, located just an hour from Oaxaca City. Since 2008, LPP donations have helped this rural community build a 1,500-book primary school library—an invaluable resource for its 162 students. During our visit, children will share their favorite books one-on-one with us. We’ll also observe lively reading activities in classrooms and speak with teachers and parents about their efforts to keep students in school beyond the primary school level and to nurture a love of reading as a stepping stone to a future of possibilities.

An 850-peso donation is requested.
Tour is limited to 13 participants, so early registration is recommended.

Please visit our offices on the terrace of the Oaxaca Lending Library to register or get more information.

www.librosparapueblos.org          info@librosparapueblos.org