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Library

Since the development of the program of Rawdat El-Zuhur into formal education, it was realized that establishing a library was one of the priorities of the school. But unfortunately with the limited space that was available the only option The Library as it was years ago.was to have the books in closed closets in one of the corridors and to have the children check out books at certain hours either to take home or to read during specially allocated hours for reading in the class rooms. Mrs. Aniseh Kreitem who had been recruited to work at the school had been a librarian at the British Council. So in spite of the limited facility the books were classified, and checked out professionally.

A larger and well used Library stimulates learning. We need more space. In 1991, and with the inauguration of a second floor to the school building, a library was made available. A small one but with open stacks, tables and chairs for the children to have the opportunity to sit and read and browse into reference books. Aniseh helped in training the senior Arabic teacher Basimah Abu- Libdeh who also attended short courses which qualified her to become in charge of the library.
     The Library was dedicated to the memory of Robert and Sophie Peterson from the USA who were friends of Rawdat El-Zuhur and personal friends of its founder, the late Elizabeth Nasir.

  The Petersons had left a legacy to the school for the amount of $12,290 , and the dedication took place during the inauguration ceremony of the building. The presence of the children of the Petersons, Alan Peterson and Carolyn Ericson made the occasion very meaningful. Alan and Carolyn were specially moved at the choice of the library for the memory of their parents as their mother Sophie had been a librarian. They also made a generous contribution on that occasion for the library.

                The library holds 3583 books: 1625 Arabic, 1602 English, and 356 French. The reference books are five sets of encyclopedias, three in English, and two in Arabic. While the periodicals are three, two in English and one in Arabic. There are never enough books or magazines in the library, and there is a continuous need for new books and specially attractive for children. The school welcomes any book or magazine gifts.

A larger and well used Library stimulates learning. We need more space. In 1991, and with the inauguration of a second floor to the school building, a library was made available. A small one but with open stacks, tables and chairs for the children to have the opportunity to sit and read and browse into reference books. Aniseh helped in training the senior Arabic teacher Basimah Abu- Libdeh who also attended short courses which qualified her to become in charge of the library.

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