June 2016
Community Library Program Launch
Launch of the Community Library Program, managed by the Ixtatán Foundation with the support of the Bank of Guatemala Library.
Key Activities
Implementation of reading clubs for children with a focus on human rights, the environment and financial education, in addition to the acquisition and reproduction of bibliographic materials.
Recognition
The library was recognized for two consecutive years as the most active and visited in San Mateo Ixtatán.
Annual impact
More than 2,000 patrons use the library each year, benefiting students, families and local universities.