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Three New “Little Free Libraries” Added During Nevada Reading Week
Ribbon-Cutting At Nevada Youth Network at Sherman Gardens Feb. 28
The public is invited to join Las Vegas Ward 5 Councilman Cedric Crear, the Nevada Prince Hall Masonic Foundation and Nevada Youth Network supporters at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, at the Nevada Youth Network at Sherman Gardens, 910 Weaver Drive, for a ribbon-cutting for the newest “Little Free Library” book exchange in our community.
The Little Free Library initiative began in 2018 as a part of the city of Las Vegas’ commitment to academic achievement with an emphasis on youth literacy efforts. With the support of great community partners, WGU Nevada and Fisher Phillips, seven Little Free Libraries were installed in our community. This initiative plays an important role by providing all-hours access to books and encouraging a love of reading in areas where books are scarce. “Take a book, leave a book” is the general idea behind the “Little Free Libraries” book exchange, which is intended to encourage reading for all ages, promote community involvement, improve literacy rates, and increase access to books in areas around the city.
“Literacy is essential for learning and success,” said Councilman Crear. “Making books convenient and free can help improve reading skills in all our children and residents.”
This initiative encourages community engagement by calling on community members to take a book or share a book with their neighbors. Six locations were added last year. This year, three more locations will be added during Nevada Reading Week, Feb. 28-March 4.
Existing City of Las Vegas Little Free Library Locations:
- Robert Lunt Elementary School, 2701 E. Harris Ave.
- Kermit R. Booker Sr. Innovative Elementary School, 2277 N. Martin L. King Blvd.
- Matt Kelly Elementary School, 1900 N. J St.
- Wendell P. Williams Elementary School, 1030 N. J St.
- Strong Start Academy, 1617 Alta Drive.
- Strong Start Academy at Lorenzi Park, 700 Twin Lakes Drive.
- Historic Westside School, 330 W. Washington Ave.
- Cameron Community Park, 6420 W. Smoke Ranch Road.
- Heers Park, 6320 Plaza Verde Place.
- The Harbor – Juvenile Assessment Center, 861 N. Mojave Road.
- The Harbor – Juvenile Assessment Center, 6161 W. Charleston Blvd., Building 2.
- The Harbor – Juvenile Assessment Center, 2000 E. Flamingo Road.
- The Harbor – Juvenile Assessment Center, 3001 N. Martin L. King Blvd.
New Locations This Year:
- Nevada Youth Network at Sherman Gardens, 910 Weaver Drive.
- Nevada Youth Network at Marble Manor, 909 Morgan Ave.
- Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave.
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