Judith’s Reading Room 99th Library Expansion

Judith’s Reading Room 99th Library Expansion

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February 15, 2025 — In honor of Black History Month, Judith’s Reading Room announced that it expanded its library at Avery Chapel AME Church in Southaven, Mississippi.  The additional donation of books to our 99th Judith’s Reading Room library is a featured part of the organization’s bold initiative “15 Libraries to Celebrate Our 15th Anniversary in 2025.”   For this milestone event, Judith’s Reading Room’s board of directors voted to dedicate 15 new or enhanced eponymous libraries across the globe.  

Today, Avery Chapel AME Church inaugurated its enhanced collection of 103 children’s books with a cover price value of $1,042 that will serve 55 children and members of its suburban community near Memphis, TN.  Rev. Dr. Leoda Topps of Avery Chapel AME Church specifically asked for books for all ages and abilities.   As Dr. Topps put it, “None of the children should be left out.”

99TH LIBRARY – Judith’s Reading Room Opens 2nd Library in Mississippi

99TH LIBRARY – Judith’s Reading Room Opens 2nd Library in Mississippi

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NEWS RELEASE  CONTACT:  Cathy Leiber Judith’s Reading Room Opens 2nd Library in Mississippi  Organization Champions Literacy in Communities That Lack Books   February 24, 2020 — In celebration of Black History Month and the organization’s 10th Anniversary, Judith’s Reading Room dedicated its 99th library today — its 2nd in Mississippi — in collaboration with Rev….

10th Anniversary ‘Stand Out’ Library – Avery Chapel Church

10th Anniversary ‘Stand Out’ Library – Avery Chapel Church

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To celebrate the Judith’s Reading Room’s 10th Anniversary, the Board of Directors allocated $5,000 to be divided amongst 10 of its “stand out” libraries.  Rev. Dr. Topps is one of the 10 to receive the organization’s special commemorative award.    Specifically, Judith’s Reading Room purchased 73 books for its 99th library. In 2014, Judith’s Reading…