Book Donations
Biblioteca "Quiero Aprender Contigo" relies on Spanish book loans from individuals, foundations, and groups.
Book donation options:
Order books in Spanish online from
Lectorum, a Spanish book distributor based in the US, and have them shipped to Nicaragua (shipping address below)
OR
Collections of books of up to 66 lbs. can be shipped through the U.S. Postal Service M-Bag service, an option that mails printed material for a less expensive price
Types of Spanish books wanted:
- Children's books
- Literature for adolescents/adults
- Atlas
- Children's Encyclopedia
- How-to books for adults
- Elementary school workbooks (through grade 6)
Money Donations
Donating money is the a great way to avoid heavy shipping costs and let the library get what it needs. The checks should be made out to Opportunity International, and mailed to:
Opportunity International
2122 York Road, Suite 340
Oak Brook, IL 60423
It is important that you write on the memo line of the check "Nicaragua Community Development Fund--Library" to ensure that the contributions are credited to the proper project. Within days of the receipt of the check, Opportunity will mail a receipt to you that can be used for tax deduction purposes.