The Builders Association of the Twin Cities Young Professionals Committee, partnering with Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® community engagement committee, are thrilled to announce a new joint venture that is bringing free little libraries to several area communities. A ribbon cutting will be held on Tuesday, July 12th to kick off the first finished little library in Oakdale.
The BATC Young Professionals and SPAAR Community Engagement Committee are also bringing little libraries to Apple Valley and Anoka. The goal is to encourage reading at home as studies have shown that having more books at home improves literacy levels and school-readiness among children.
WHAT: Ribbon Cutting for Free Little Library in Oakdale
WHEN: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 6:30 pm.
WHO: Local dignitaries, neighbors, and representatives of BATC and SPAAR.
WHERE: 2007 Goodview Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Cardinal Place, an affordable twin home neighborhood.
BACKGROUND: The Free Little Libraries were designed by BATC members. Lampert Lumber donated the supplies for the structures and Dunwoody College of Technology students helped build them. The AVID Group from Tartan High School will be the stewards for the Oakdale Little Library, ensuring that is well maintained and stocked with books.
The BATC Young Professionals are a committee of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities that works to give aspiring talent within the building industry an opportunity to develop professionally through networking, volunteerism and leadership.
The SPAAR Community Engagement Committee builds community partnerships that advance our commitment to improve the quality of life in their service area and promote homeownership, resulting in greater community exposure for their members and enhancing the image of the REALTOR® through increased community awareness.