Outdoor library playground

At the end of each year, we send postcards from the Uni to a select list of folks. Originally conceived as a reward for our Kickstarter donors, postcards have become our tradition. The cards let us share moments from the street. And they let us reflect on the contributions of so many people who make it possible. We're deeply grateful to our supporters,…

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The first outdoor reading room in the United States was created in 1932 on Boston Commons. New York City adopted this idea in 1935 in Bryant Park and continues to do so today. Open aired reading rooms were organized in the US to bring library services to groups that did not have access to them and to lift the spirits during the depression era http://veronachild.org/Reading_Room.html Expanding library opportunities for Community Board 4 residents Manhattans west side is a library poor…

Image 16 of 33 from gallery of Undefined Playground / B.U.S Architecture. Photograph by kyung Roh

When faced with a writing project, I always have a tough time actually getting started. I realize that this is a very common problem among people who write. I also know that once I finally get started I end up having more to say than I thought I would. Starting this blog has been difficult. I have thought and thought about this first post. I have finally decided to just start and give a little background about where I am now in my development as a teacher rather than write a typical bio…