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A free library and reading room: a volunteer-led effort in București
A community-led a free library and reading room at the Baobab vacant lot that will serve 529 neighbors.
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For three years the neighborhood has asked for a free library and reading room. This year a group of 17 volunteers, including the neighborhood football club, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Baobab vacant lot, but no funding.
We have received donated paint, and the remaining cost is $1,250.
It will serve about 529 people, including school children and their families. We'll hold a build day in November and everyone is invited.
We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos.
All purchases will be made by two volunteers and logged publicly. Surplus funds will go to maintenance.
Where the $1,250 goes:
• Permits and inspections: $115
• Tools hire and delivery: $170
• Materials: $965
I hope life is good to you.
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Haarlem.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Dan.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. permits and inspections is the biggest at $115. Thanks for asking.
hope things get better soon. Great idea, hope you get there. All the best.
keep going. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Nairobi
hang in there, Dan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Best of luck, Dan. Shared this with my family
Hang in there, Dan. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted.