Freedom to Read, Inc.
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History of Freedom to Read Inc.

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The mission of Freedom to Read Inc. is to change the lives of the people of the Bahamas so they can reach their fullest potential through the power of free access to literacy.

Freedom to Read Inc. began when librarian Susy Siel recognized a need for free access to literacy on Eleuthera Island, Bahamas. Siel had been visiting the island for decades with her parents, and had seen first-hand the need for quality libraries stocked with current books and new computers.

Siel first delivered books to the Gregory Town Public Library in 2002. In 2005, Siel worked as a teacher for Exceptional Education Outreach, and during this time she set up a library in Bluff at the North Eleuthera Primary School. Over the next several years, Siel continued to expand free access to literacy by bringing more books to the island and developing more libraries.
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Freedom to Read Inc. was incorporated in 2012, and since then, the organization has partnered with community members and leaders to establish 13 libraries on Eleuthera. 

Support from Local Leaders

The goal of Freedom to Read, Inc., is literacy for all people of the Bahamas. We work towards this goal with community partners including local civic leaders, contractors who donate their time, and local educators who recognize the need. Our work is fully supported by the communities we enter.
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Hon. Rickey Mackey
North Eleuthera Member of Parliament
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Theo Neilly
Minister Counselor & Counsel General
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Nora Smith
Green Castle Chief Councillor
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Sue Rolle
​James' Cistern Local Government Chairperson
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Desmond Johnson
​North Eleuthera Chief Councillor, Local Government
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Dina Johnson
Gregory Town Local Government Chairperson

Freedom to Read, Inc. Strategic Partners

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Freedom to Read, Inc. Board of Directors

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Susy Siel
Founder & 
Executive Director
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Bo Palmer
Treasurer

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Emily Goldberg
Secretary
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Ann-Marie Adams
Member

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Paula Webb
Member

Contact the Board

thank you for supporting freedom to read inc.

bahamas

(242)428-7799

united states

(262)455-1030

Email

freedomtoreadinc@gmail.com
  • Home
  • Library Locations
    • Black Wood
    • Bluff
    • Current
    • EEO Resource Room at HIASS
    • Green Castle
    • Harbour Island Green School
    • Hatchet Bay
    • James Cistern
    • Lower Bogue
    • Palmetto Point
    • Tarpum Bay
    • Wemyss Bight
  • News
    • Freedom to Read Inc.'s plan for 2021
    • Looking forward to finishing our spine labeling at EEO and conducting inventories at several libraries
  • About Us
    • Library Attendants & Supervisors
    • Board of Directors
    • Strategic Partners
  • Donate
  • Contact