The Rotary Club of Kootenai Valley recently donated sixteen oaken, Rotarian-built bookshelves to 4-year-old Head Start students in Libby and Troy, according to a news release.

“Each bookcase came complete with a starter set of books and each had the child’s name on a brass plate affixed to the front,” the news release states. “Additional books will be sent home later in the school year.”

The books were purchased through a grant from Rotary District 5390, while the bookcase materials were bought at discounted prices from Big Sky Lumber Supply, Ace Hardware and Frames Unlimited.

Twelve bookcases went to randomly selected students in Libby and four went to students in Troy.

The Rotary Club of Kootenai Valley has participated in this project for eight years and served more than 100 students.

“The driving belief behind this project is that putting these resources in the home, combined with a commitment from parents to read with their child on a regular basis, will result in children who are more prepared to begin kindergarten and primary school.”