Library
The Community Library, located in rented space in the center of Fond des Blancs, was founded to provide educational and literacy opportunities to the local community. The library currently provides books in English, French and Haitian Creole; adult literacy programs; youth after-school programming; workshops in theater and writing; and organized weekend programs for children. In 2008 a Cybercafé was added that offers an important link to the world beyond Haiti. The Community Library also provides a gathering place for cultural understanding and discussion.
The library is the only public lending library and the only public Internet access in an area of over 45,000 people. The Community Library has:
- 546 library members
- 700 computer users
- 3212 books available
- 7 computers
In 2010 Haiti Projects began plans to build a new, permanent library on a plot of land owned by Haiti Projects and only 400 meters from the current library site. An expanded computer lab will allow for greater access to classes through distance learning programs.
If you would like to help support our capital campaign to build a new, permanent library, please visit our donate page today.
Library Board
Félix Pierre, teacher of mathématico
Jeannine Buissereth, erudite in local history
David Maignan, pastor of the Salvation Army
Jean-Francois Thalon, principal of the Exodus School
Frequel georges, registrar of Fond-Des-Blancs ( gov)
Briel Leveille, President of RATRAP
Durand Dubreus, Director of the education program of St Boniface
