Helping the Community
Carpenters Build Little Free Libraries for HV Communities Some 20 volunteers from the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters participated in a project to build Little Free Libraries at their Rock Tavern Training Center. Members of Carpenters Local 279 worked with State Senator James Skoufis and community volunteers to build, place, and decorate the book-sharing boxes at six locations in the 39th District. Little Free Library is a free 24/7 book exchange program that builds community, inspires readers, and expands book access for all through a global network of volunteer-led little libraries. Each year, millions of books are exchanged at over 100,000 little libraries worldwide.
Matt Ross, Local 279 Council Representative explained how this was an especially rewarding experience.
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to work with Senator Skoufis and many talented student volunteers on this project,” said Matthew Ross, Local 279 Council Representative.
“Giving back to the community is always rewarding, especially when we get to be a part of bringing Little Free Libraries to the area and expanding opportunities to access books for readers in the Hudson Valley. We are grateful
The finished Little Free Library boxes will be set up in Chester Community Park, Bowline Point Park, L Vern Allen Park, Chadwick Lake Park, Cluett Schantz Memorial Park, and at Jays Deli in Woodbury.
Bill Banfield, Assist. Exec. Secretary Treasurer of the Council with State Sen. James Skoufis and volunteers from the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Local 279.
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