Birchview Elementary is the enthusiastic recipient of a Little Free Library donated by the Lake Minnetonka Chapter DAR. Members were on hand at the school to celebrate the library’s grand opening on October 11, coinciding with the 130th anniversary of the DAR.
Birchview Elementary teacher and DAR member, Rebecca Wilkens, says, “We are so excited to have a Little Free Library at Birchview to give all our families free and easy access to books.” According to the school’s website, Birchview is prepared to flex between in-person, distance, and hybrid learning situations during the 2020-2021 school year based on COVID trends. Wilkens adds that, “Students involved in distance learning are required to read twenty minutes a day and will appreciate now having a safe way to choose new books to read.”
“Our DAR chapter believes that one way to a better world is education,” says Chapter Regent, Gigi Hickey. She further states, “We want to encourage literacy and the love of reading by sharing our passion for history and providing a great selection of fun and interesting books.”
Members donated their favorite children’s books to stock the bright blue, two-story library box. While the focus will be on children’s books, the library also features books for adults.
The library is already a hit in the neighborhood. A family spotted the grand opening event when out for a walk and chose a selection of books for their 2nd grade son.
The Little Free Library donation is the DAR’s most recent effort to promote education. The chapter has historically supported students with scholarship awards, essay contests, and by volunteering their time with tutoring and in-class reading.
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