We are planning unique Learning Zones based on the ecological, built, and multicultural resources of Roosevelt Island - past, present, and future - that will link many assets of the area including the public school, PS/IS 217, UN School, Senior Center, Main Street, South Point, the United Nations,
the East River and other prominent features. Roosevelt Island is a two mile long island in the middle of the East River in New York City located across from the United Nations, blessed with a rich history and diverse population.

With Ford Foundation funds, begining in 2002, we began A Living Library Community Planning Process that resulted in an exciting Roosevelt Island Living Library & Think Park Conceptual Master Plan for Southpoint, the 13 acre southern tip of Roosevelt Island. During this
process we began a hands-on Living Library Garden / Ecology / Arts Program with PS / IS 217, Coler-Goldwater Hospital, and other community participants.

We envision that all of Roosevelt Island can be A Living Library; showcasing the diverse resources and places linked together interactively, integrated with rich community programs - local and global.
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June 14, 2003 was Roosevelt Island Day, and A Living Library brought the community together to celebrate and plant a new garden! See the pictures from this festive event here!
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Roosevelt Island School
P.S. / I.S. 217
645 Main Street
Roosevelt Island, New York 10044