The library will be able to purchase books and other literature materials with the support from the ACA International member company’s donation.
9/14/2020 9:00
The Navient Foundation recently donated $10,000 to support Osterhout Free Library’s children literacy development programs, according to a news release from the ACA International member company in Delaware. Since 2001, the company’s philanthropic arm has supported the library and its literacy initiatives.
“The Navient Foundation donation is greatly appreciated as it provides the library funds to purchase books for children, Amber Loomis, director of development and community relations at the Osterhout Free Library, said in the news release. “The book donations encourage them to start their own library at home, thereby instilling a love of books and reading at a very early age. Hopefully, this love of reading will continue throughout their lives.”
While the coronavirus pandemic caused the library to pause in-person literacy programs this summer, it offered virtual reading clubs for children and other signature story time events.
“While in high school, my wife and I utilized the library for research projects,” said Navient employee John Zemetro.“When our daughters were younger, they participated in the ‘Books and Babies’ program offered by the Osterhout Free Library. Now, in high school, our daughters use the library for their research projects. I’m pleased the Navient Foundation is helping to ensure the community can turn to the library in the future.”
The foundation’s donations will help purchase books, toys, craft and literature materials to support the library’s early literacy programs. The purchases will help library employees develop and implement interactive presentations and themed story times.