Bishop Indian Tribal Council

The Tuniwa Nobi Family Literacy Center and Library Services will examine the physical footprint of its libraries to address capacity needs, while continuing work to increase the literacy skills of family members in the community. The goal is to unite the currently disparate library facilities in one location to encourage families to participate in learning programs. The project will encompass a site search, cost estimate, and floorplan, and also incorporate findings from a community survey. Meanwhile, the libraries also will hold family learning workshops related to the Bishop Paiute culture every quarter, and be open to facilitate book circulation and other services. These programs not only increase literacy, but focus on past traditions and history, thus leading to stronger self-identity and self-knowledge among participants.