Because it is often hard to find time to read every day, READ ENC has partnered with area community partners to place Book Nooks in public areas where children and their families wait. A committee of volunteers led by Sarah Mitchelson, approached area pediatric healthcare providers about joining READ ENC’s Book Nook project. Multiple offices agreed and in mid-June 2019 deliveries were made to the following locations: 

 

ECU School of Medicine Pediatric Outpatient Clinic (bookcase and books)

James D. Bernstein Community Health Clinic (bookcase and books)

Children’s Health Services (bookcase and books)

Greenville Pediatrics (bookcase and books)

Winterville Pediatrics (bookcase and books)

Farmville Pediatrics (bookcase and books)

Pirate Pediatrics (bookcase and books) 

Eastern Pediatrics (bookcase and books)

ECU Pediatric Cardiology Specialty Clinic (original bookcase and books supplied by Tar River Reading Council, READ ENC supplied additional books)

ECU Pediatric Specialty Care (original bookcases and books supplied by Tar River Reading Council, READ ENC supplied additional books)

ECU Speech Language and Hearing Clinic (original bookcase and books supplied by SLH Clinic, READ ENC supplied additional books)

ECU School of Dental Medicine Clinic (original bookcase and books supplied by SDM Clinic, READ ENC supplied additional books)

Oakmont Square and Carriage House Apartments Laundromat (2 bookcases and books)

Oakmont Medical Clinic (requested books only-rolling bookcase in place)

Ronald McDonald House-ENC (requested books only-original bookcase was in place)

 

Additional Book Nook deliveries are planned for mid-July to locations including area laundromats and barber shops. Special thanks to the many community partners who made this project possible, including the United Way of Pitt County, Taff Office Supply, Sheppard Memorial Library, and the Walmart Foundation. Book donations were made by Books for Better Outlooks, Friends of Sheppard Memorial Library, Kids Read Now, and a variety of READ ENC community supporters.

 

Media coverage: 

 

Daily Reflector http://www.reflector.com/News/2019/06/16/Book-Nooks-help-bring-reading-within-reach.html

 

WNCT (local CBS affiliate)

https://www.wnct.com/news/local-news/online-originals-read-enc-implements-book-nooks/2068995499