By Myriam Palacios | Project Leader
A little makes a huge difference
These words certainly become a reality when walking into our library.
As children and young adults come in, a little gesture such as everyone taking their shoes off, is a huge sign of respect. Everyone is greatful to have a safe place where they can express their needs, be respected, heard or receive help with their English classes or homework.
As the minutes go by, you can see many smiles of gratitude or happiness. All thankful for having learned how to play chess, for learning new words in English or German, for understanding how to do their homework and having many friends to count on. These smiles fill our hearts and reassures us that we are doing our best for these children.
When walking outside, our open space protects us from a beautiful warm afternoon sun. The afternoon may start off with a yoga session, to calm everyone down and ready for a great beginning. A few minutes later, laughter fills the air as we see and hear children singing a song that one of our volunteers is teaching them. Meanwhile, a smaller group is playing a a game of four corners, to review grammar concepts in Spanish.
If it’s Wednesday, our younger students come back full of energy after their swimming lessons at a nearby pool. If it’s Thursday, our teens may be coming back, tired but at the same time excited, because they caught a glimpse of a Howler monkey jumping from tree to tree.
By Rut Roman | Project Leader
By Erika Lucas | Local volunteer
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