Selected Events 2006

American Intern Adam Rahal and Native-American Writer Debra Magpie Earling During a Presentation for Two Third Grade Classes in the Children's Library

March 8, 2006
Consul General Mark D. Scheland officially inaugurated the Consulate’s enhanced library partnership with the Magdeburg Public Library. In 1992, the library opened a new section called the “Internationale Bibliothek Magdeburg,” funded by several donations, among them one from the U.S. military base library in Neckarsulm. In the ensuing years, the Consulate and library have conducted several joint programs. The America@your library initiative signals an intensification of the cooperation. It includes donations of information materials, books and support for further relevant programs and workshops. The official ceremony topped off a series of inaugural events that included a reading and discussion by Native-American writer Debra Magpie Earling and a press conference. Mrs. Elizabeth Scheland and American intern Adam Rahal also made a presentation for two third grade classes in the children's library, in which they gave a brief history of Native Americans and worked alongside the children in a craft workshop. Also in attendance from U.S. Embassy Berlin were Information Resource Officer (IRO) Holly Murten and Information Resource Center (IRC) Coordinator Nancy Rajczak. Magdeburg Library Director, Peter Petsch, praised the America@your library initiative for its recognition of the importance of libraries as agents of social change.