Creating a Library

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From scratch. In community. First Books Ever.

Application process

We look for schools who have strong leadership and the desire to collaborate. Schools fills out an application form to demonstrate their dedication and understanding of the Project.

Library Committee

The School creates their own committee of teachers parents and students who will help organize, plan and monitor the library. They will also help fundraise a symbolic portion of the library costs (less than 4% of the total project). This helps create ownership, pride, and better sustainability of the library.

Together, community members and Chispa Project decorate and organize the Library space, labeling books, creating an inventory, settings up bookshelves, and lively murals throughout the school to encourage reading.

Installing the Library

Chispa Project provides 3 main workshops:

Teachers learn creative reading strategies to incorporate into daily lessons.
Parents visit the library and discuss how to support their children’s reading habits.
Students are oriented to the check - out process and proper care of the books.

Educational Workshops

In a day long rotation of books and story-related activities for the students, the purpose of the inauguration is to promote literacy and the love of books in the community and to commemorate the great achievement of the school and the library committee in completing the library.

Library Inauguration

Throughout the school year, Chispa Project maintains close contact with the school to make sure the library is running as planned. We provide technical support for maintenance and evaluations to provide effective use of the books.