(Washington, DC) – On Monday, February 4, at 11:30 a.m., Mayor Muriel Bowser along with Councilmember Charles Allen, DC Public Library Executive Director Richard Reyes-Gavilan, and community leaders will celebrate the third anniversary of the DC Public Library’s ‘Books from Birth’ program. This initiative, introduced by Councilmember Charles Allen, promotes Mayor Muriel Bowser’s commitment to create better educational outcomes for children and families in Washington, DC.
Since February 2016, the ‘Books from Birth’ program has jumpstarted the development process for more than 40 thousand youth under the age of five.
When:
Monday, February 4, at 11:30 am
Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Councilmember Charles Allen, Ward 6
Richard Reyes Gavilan, Executive Director, DC Public Library
Silvia Arias, Early Childhood Manager, Briya Public Charter School
Where:
Briya Public Charter School (Located in Bancroft Elementary School)
1755 Newton Street, NW
*Closest Metro: Columbia Heights Metro Station*
All reporters and other media interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected]. To view the event online, visit mayor.dc.gov/live or tune in on Channel 16 (DCN).