Las Pilas is located 150 km northeast of Tegucigalpa and is a neighboring town of Sulaco in the central Honduras region of Yoro. The farming community of 600 people inaugurated the Biblioteca Popular Alan [sic] on February 11, 2002.
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Community volunteers finishing construction in November 2001.
Librarians Adonis, Mariana, and Betulia at the training workshop in November 2001.
Community members cut a souvenir from the ribbon at the February 2002 inauguration.
After the inauguration ceremony, the community watches a digital slide show.
On the library's first day, people crowd around to examine the books.
The beautiful front door, carved by a community woodworker, features local scenes and symbols.
Kids reading books two weeks after the library opening.
Women in the library in June 2002.
Librarians Adonis and Carlos with U.S. volunteer librarian Bruce (right) at June 2002 training.
The librarians at a training workshop in February 2003.
