PORT WENTWORTH – The City of Port Wentworth has invested in little libraries to provide another free service for residents and build communities in the fast growing city. Little libraries are outdoor durable library boxes that enable sharing of books. The city has installed these high quality, weather resistant libraries with windows to help residents view and select their books. People are encouraged to donate books suitable for all ages, return books after reading and support this initiative. Little libraries are proven to build community, support literacy – especially in children, inspire readers and expand book access for all.
“Research has proven that children read more when they have access to a little free library,” said City Manager, Steve Davis. “As a father and grandfather I know that when children discover a book that brings them joy, or a book that they can connect with, they read more. And that act of reading opens up a whole wide world of opportunities.”
The little libraries have been installed in the following communities and city employees have already donated a significant number of books to kick start the initiative:
Downtown Festival Site at Tommy Thomas Pavillion
Rice Creek Clubhouse
Rice Hope Clubhouse
Lakeshore Clubhouse
Newport Subdivision at Della Steele Park
Pine Forest Neighborhood at Blackcreek Entrance
“I have a passion for supporting our communities and our youngest residents in particular”, said Mayor Pro Tem Gabrielle Nelson. “Literacy is the foundation of all knowledge and improving book access and reading is another way Port Wentworth is committed to enhancing quality of life for our residents.”
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