The library will be accessible to the public in its permanent location, near the campus’s tennis courts
On Friday (Oct. 25), Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) students and staff unveiled a new Little Free Library at the Heights Campus in Vancouver, Washington. Scholastic and Little Free Library have partnered to donate these libraries to 50 school and community locations across all 50 states nationwide. The library will be accessible to the public in its permanent location, near the campus’s tennis courts.
The book-sharing box at Heights Campus is part of the Scholastic and Little Free Library “Power Up with Reading” initiative. “Dog Man” author and illustrator Dav Pilkey has generously contributed 1,000 books to stock the Heights Campus Little Free Library, offering students and local readers a variety of engaging materials to enjoy.
At the Little Free Library unveiling assembly, each Heights Campus student received a free hardcover copy of “Dog Man: The Scarlet Shredder” by Dav Pilkey.
“Our goal is to foster a love of reading and make sure that every family has easy access to books,” said Nadia Lutz, K-12 Learning Assistance Program (LAP) Specialist at the Heights Campus. “The entire Heights Campus family feels fortunate to have been selected to receive this donation.”
The Little Free Library at the Heights Campus is part of the Impact Library Program, which aims to provide book-sharing resources to underserved communities and promote reading accessibility.
“I like the new Little Free Library because I love the Dog Man series and I don’t have all of the books yet,” said Quintin Smith, a third grade VPS student.
Heights Campus is home to nontraditional options in education for VPS students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The educational programs at this school provide a personalized approach led by highly qualified teachers for students who prefer a unique classroom setting and a flexible and independent learning environment.
The Little Free Library at Heights Campus will serve as a valuable resource for students and community members, providing free access to a wide selection of books. The Heights Campus now has a new way to inspire a love of reading and make books more accessible for all.
About Vancouver Public Schools: Vancouver Public Schools, located in Southwest Washington, is dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive education for all students. Through innovative programs, strong community partnerships, and a commitment to excellence, VPS serves more than 23,000 students across its schools.
About Little Free Library: Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that builds community, inspires readers, and expands book access through a global network of volunteer-led book-exchange boxes. Since 2009, the organization has helped millions of books find their way into the hands of readers of all ages.
About Scholastic: Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books.
Information provided by Vancouver Public Schools.
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