The Howard L. Goff Middle School Library received 26 free books to add to its collection on Friday courtesy of the Library of Congress and Congressman Paul Tonko.
Former Goff Middle School librarian Mary Ellen Bolton had submitted an application to the Library of Congress’ Surplus Books Program before she retired at the end of last school year. Congressman Tonko’s office facilitated the request which includes science books and fiction for middle school aged students.
Congressman Tonko delivered the books in person where he spoke with students and teachers about the Library of Congress, the importance of reading and his work in Washington, D.C.
“We were extremely fortunate to have Congressman Tonko visit our middle school and take time to meet with our students,” Principal Wayne Grignon said. “His insight and understanding on the Library of Congress was a wonderful topic for our sixth graders and reinforced the importance of continuing to be life long readers. Congressman Tonko also engaged students in a Q&A around his work in Congress and the importance of working together to make better informed decisions that benefit people.”
.@RepPaulTonko discussing the Library of Congress’s Surplus Books Program with Goff Middle School students pic.twitter.com/JADqvKkTy5
— East Greenbush CSD (@EGreenbushCSD) January 18, 2019
