domingo, 1 de junio de 2008

Here is the latest news from the library.

Dear Friends:

Just this morning we sent notification, via local wooden boat, to three villages that they will be the first in our pilot program to circulate our collection to villages outside of our daily range. One village is on the far side of the river, opposite of where the boats usually travel, so no boat wanted to take the letter. But we agreed to pay the fare for a person rather than just for mail and so hopefully it has now been delivered. We sent 15 invitations and had 10 responses. Each village will receive 150 books each month. A parent and teacher in each village have volunteered to be librarians. They will come to the main CCC for two days and work with our students, Fernando, Lara, Don Julio and me to get an idea of how they can organize a reading club and other activities at their little library.

Here are some photos from 2007.
1. Carlos being a kid. 2. At the School of Art. 3. Fernando leading kids between the tanks at the water treatment plant . 4. A busy day during the teacher´s strikes. 5. Trying the San Felipe Apostle church organ in Lima.






I´m playing a little organ music each day, preparing concert repertoire for 2009. So far a Bach trio and a concerto, a Fantasia of Franck and now some Duruflè and Alain. Can´t cross my fingers for luck but my eyes feel crossed after a long practice. Best Wishes to you all. Nancy.