Wells Fargo Foundation To Make Donation To Adel Library

Courtesy of Adel Public Library Published: March 2011

Presentation at the Adel Public Library, Monday morning at 11:00 am.

Wells Fargo Foundation has purchased an Early Literacy Station for our young patrons.

We are excited about this gift and wanted to share our good news with you. I have enclosed our press release so you can learn more about it.

I hope you can make it to the library Monday morning.

Thank you,
Paula James
Library Director
515-993-3512

The Adel Public Library and the Adel Public Library Foundation announces the acquisition of the Early Literacy Station (ELS), a complete educational solution loaded with 50 educational software titles for kids ages 2-10. This generous gift was purchased by Wells Fargo through a $2,600 grant from its foundation.

The Early Literacy Station offers children a safe, stand alone computer not connected to the Internet that is age-appropriate, engaging, and academically relevant for children. The ELS has a colorful keyboard and tiny mouse to promote easy learning and discovery.

The Early Literacy Station’s educational software covers seven curricular areas: reading, math, science, social studies, writing, arts & music, and reference. The system is designed to attract and educate toddlers through early elementary school ages.

“The Early literacy Station is an invaluable resource for our toddlers to 5th grade library patrons,” says Director Paula James. She adds, “The Adel Public Library is grateful for the generous support from Wells Fargo and for their commitment not only to the community but to the Adel Public Library as well.”

“At Wells Fargo, we see education as one of the most important investments we can make in the future of the communities we serve,” said Travis Etchison, Wells Fargo’s Business Banking manager for several Des Moines-area communities, including Adel. “We’re excited to be able to support a learning station that will engage children in Adel to learn and grow.”