TDIP Contribution to Pohnpei Public Library

TIMPUYOG DAGITI ILOCANOS ITI POHNPEI (TDIP) donated a new set of computer to Pohnpei Public Library. The fund was taken from the Organization’s proceeds from the recently concluded fundraising on September 22, 2012. The computer will be installed in the Office for Cataloging and scanning document. Friends of the Pohnpei Public Library and staff would like to extend their sincere gratitude to TDIP and all the supporters. (PHOTO) L-R : Dr. Ana Lim-Board of Directors, Ms. Roan Turcio-Treasurer, Ms. Marvelee Dirige-Board of Directors, Mr. Rey Garcia-V. President, Mr. Ray Varas-President, Mrs. Penny Weilbacher-FPPL President, Lester Ezekias-Head Librarian, Mr. Doman Daoas-Auditor, Ms. Bernadette Hull-Secretary.

Pohnpei Fishing Club Contribution to PPL

Pohnpei Public Library received $107.00 from the Pohnpei Fishing Club as a donation. The money was raised from the Blue Nile Fishing Tournament raffles . The Friends of the Pohnpei Public Library, Board members and the staff, would like to express their sincere gratitude to the PFC and everyone who have contributed to this donation. (Photo) L-R, Mr. Andy Mursasrik-PFC, Mrs. Penny Weilbacher-FPPL President, and Lester Ezekias-Head Librarian.

New Activities going on at the Library

October brings new programs to the libraries as three groups of GEAR UP students start their library skills program that will run through December. The staff welcomed all of them and talked to them about the policies and services of the library on their first visit. The Friends of the Pohnpei Public Library and the staff are so grateful to be able to work with GEAR UP this year. Ms. Freya Hoppert, a Peace Corps Volunteer, has prepared the lesson plans for this semester for the GEAR UP teachers to use during their visits to the library. The program is intended to help students learn how the library is organized and how to research topics using the resources at the library. This program meets Monday-Wednesday after school during GEAR UP. Another new program that has just started is the College Prep Program. It’s a program for interested seniors who are planning to further their education abroad after graduating. Volunteers from WorldTeach, Peace Corps, and Jesuit Volunteers International are working with students from PICS and OLMCHS to take needed entrance exams, explore educational options, and prepare applications. Students were chosen for the program through essays that explained why they wanted to study abroad and what they hoped to gain from the experience. This program meets weekly on Thursday evenings.