PHILIPSBURG/ MARIGOT:--- The Happy Bookers Book Club proceeded on Saturday, April 13, 2019, to make a presentation of the funds collected during their fundraising breakfast on February 23, in favor of the annex of the Médiathèque (youth section) in Concordia and the Philipsburg Jubilee library,
The sum of $ 1324.72 raised was shared equally between both libraries. Each library receiving half of the funds raised.
In the presence of Mr. Richards Alex, Mr. Javois Patrick and Ms. Helissey Line and all the staff of the Mediateque, the club donated 62 new Caribbean and English books. The Mediateque favored this material donation rather than a financial donation because these books are difficult to procure in the public bidding system. The club also donated used books.
At the Jubilee Library Mrs. Irmin Hughes, Mr. Lucas Pyt and the staff gathered to receive the financial donation. These funds will finance the expansion of their e-Library.
The annexes of the Mediateque will be open to the public very soon. The Concordia Annex (youth section) is located at 31 rue Jean Jean Fayet. The French Quarter Annex (all public) is located in the Conseil de Quartier building next to the stadium.
The Jubilee Library is presently open to the public in a temporary location at # 3 Walter Nisbeth Road in the Adolphus Richardson Building.
When a, internet user asked the club "why donate to public institutions? The group responded "We are very convinced that we have to do something to help these libraries fulfill their main mission of serving the public. It’s not about Politics it’s about Community"
The club would like to thank the public and the local press for their support of our fundraising breakfast, as well as all of those who donated used books to us.
The club is open to everyone. To join the club call 721 520 1899.
