The Council of Friends of New Amsterdam (COFONA) donated some $1M in books to the National Library in New Amsterdam on Saturday. George Rutherford, presenting the materials on behalf of the organization, said that 555 books covered general education topics with emphasis on Science, Mathematics and the Languages.
He added that the donation made by COFONA through former New Amsterdam resident, Mrs Ruthal Fung, who was a former teacher in the town as well, was well-intentioned.
Also on hand last Saturday were Mrs Fung’s two nieces, Donette Benjamin and Odetta Felix. Rutherford added that this represents the first in a series of donations to the library.
Senior-in-Charge of the New Amsterdam National Library, Mrs Nasseem Latiff, expressed her gratitude. “On behalf of the Chief Librarian and staff of the National Library, I extend our gratitude and appreciation to the COFONA for this generous donation of books which will be of benefit to the community”.