I wanted to announce that if you look at the front of the school near the bike racks just to the left of the front/main entrance, you'll notice that Tappan now officially has a Little Free Library of its own. The Little Free Library organization is the world's largest book-sharing movement; "building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all."
You have probably noticed Little Free Libraries throughout the community as a great way of encouraging an appreciation for reading and sharing literature.
Tappan families and staff are welcome to give and take free books from the library at any time, and I will ensure that the structure is well stocked.
This is a project that I started, with the financial help of the PTSO, two years ago. The library was set to be installed in the Spring of 2020, but due to the pandemic, it was put on hold until now. Special thanks to Tappan parent, Dan Hamalainan, for building the structure, and Ken and Bernie from Facilities for installing it in front of the building.
I plan to do some official fanfare and media recognition of this in the Spring of next year in conjunction with March is Reading Month and National Library Week (1st week of April). In the meantime, please enjoy our new community Little Free Library.
Read the official PRESS RELEASE here:
https://news.a2schools.org/just-in-time-for-national-reading-month-tappan-becomes-the-latest-aaps-school-to-offer-a-little-free-library/
More information on the Little Free Library program can be found at:
https://littlefreelibrary.org/