Read’s library pops up in Westbury

The importance of literacy and reading was highlighted when a ‘pop up’ library was opened on 22 April.

Read Educational Trust showed its commitment to literacy by opening a Readathon ‘pop-up’ library in Westbury.

The library was opened close to both primary and high schools on Robertson Avenue.

There was an immediate interest among onlookers and people passing-by.

Excitement mounted as Mr Book and actresss Hlubi Mboya came to read books with the children.

According to Read Educational Trust’s media statement, “The pop-up libraries are a brilliant innovation aimed at introducing people, especially children, to the

joy of reading.”

There was an unparalleled pleasure among the children when participants were given books to take home to read.

“These pop-up libraries promote the importance of reading, increase the availability of books, and grow literacy in South Africa.”

In a time where controversy and mayhem abound, Read Educational Trust has its priorities right and focuses on literacy.