The Friends of the Trenton Free Public Library
2019
Citywide
$600
Barbers and Books
The Friends of the Trenton Free Public Library will work with community barbers to establish mini reading centers in the local barbershops throughout the city to encourage reading, forming a lasting community partnership that provides access to books and positive mentorship to encourage young boys to read throughout the year. (Image via NJ State Libary, Fade to Books program)
Los Amigos de la Biblioteca Pública Gratuita de Trenton (Friends of the Trenton Free Public Library) trabajarán con barberos de la comunidad para establecer mini centros de lectura en las barberías locales de toda la ciudad, con el objetivo de fomentar la lectura y formar una duradera asociación comunitaria que brinde acceso a libros y mentoría positiva para alentar a los jóvenes a leer durante todo el año. (Imagen a través del programa Fade to Books de la Biblioteca Estatal de Nueva Jersey)
This project was made possible with funding from Isles, Inc., via the NJ Department of Community Affairs' Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) program.