BUILDING FINANCING
Why Purchasing is the Long Term Solution for Books and More Jordan
In 2017, Book and More was asked to vacate its original location, voiding the lease. While this sounds unconventional to Westerners, rental agreements are not honored in such a way as Westerners would be familiar with. Agreements can be voided with little to no recourse. Despite the difficulties of the relocation, the library has flourished. Seeing membership and monthly attendance growth in the new location, that has become somewhat of an emerging neighborhood, was an unforeseen blessing.
This building was purchased in October 2019 thanks to loans. Because of these generous loans the deed was secured with $350,000 in repayment of these loans. Thankfully we no longer have to consider the loss of space 30,000 books would again be without a home and the people of Jordan without a public lending library.
Books and More is in need of $300,000 USD for the loan repayment of the property purchase and $300,000 USD (280,000 JOD) to build 2 additional levels. By purchasing this building we will be giving the city of Amman and its people a permanent lending library and community center for years to come.
