Extra!Extra! Read All About It: P.S.173 New Library Officially Opened!

This community has been eagerly awaiting the opening of the P.S.173 Library, and it was one of the most exciting moments this school year. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony took place to unveil the new P.S.173 Library welcoming the community to the new space.
The new library offer services for our P.S.173 community, including:

• An awe-inspiring design by Ms. Damary Gonzalez and Ms. Brenda Addison, who spent months working hard to make the library a beautiful place for our students.
• Dedicated spaces for children.
• A “scan and go” system so students can easily access, place holds on or browse through popular book titles.
• 3 new desktop computers and 1 Smart Interactive Board, as well as wi-fi.
• Extensive space and seating for reading or working.
• Hundreds of books and other materials.

​All of the P.S.173 staff are excited to welcome our energetic and vibrant community into the new library.  We encourage our parents and students to stop by, say hi, and take advantage of our robust collection of books, programs, classes and other resources. We look forward to seeing you all!

​Here is a few words about our new P.S.173 Library
“I am delighted to see the opening of the highly anticipated -P.S.173 Library, which will become an oasis for our classes. It will also provide so many services and materials to a bustling P.S.173 community, a special thanks to The Carmel Hill Fund for helping us achieve this dream.” said Principal Rachael Garcia. “With its welcoming Librarian Ms. Cayne and book collection tailored to the school, we believe this library is worthy of the passionate student community that it will long serve.”

"It's so amazing, it looks so amazing, I want to stay there for EVER and EVER and EVER!' said P.S.173 student, Issac Perez.
 
Special thanks to: District 6 Superintendent, Manuel Ramirez; PLF Refaela Landin;  Dr. Judith Parker of Carmel Hill Fund; Ms. Damary Gonzalez and Ms. Brenda Addison of Carmel Hill Fund; Carmel Hill Fund staff; Accelerated Reader Coordinator, Teri Zenoz; Accelerated Reader Support Coach, Maria Garcia; Parent Coordinator, Wandaly Torres; School Librarian, Lauren Cayne, and P.S.173 Staff