The Cozumel Sun Office was in my bedroom to make room for the Papeleria. My hopes of having it the Cozumel library went out the window when I discovered it was Federally managed and falling apart. Since 2005, I have kept every book, for my dream of setting up a book exchange somewhere in Cozumel. I had books on shelves in my living room, dining room, and bedroom. I had four metal shelving floor to ceiling that I realized could accommodate my hundreds of books. The Papeleria was another business fatality of the pandemic.Īfter inventory, I boxed all the store contents. I thought we had a buyer for the contents of the Papeleria Store. The Book Exchange was a spontaneous idea. We NeedĬhildren’s books, preferably bilingual, but we will take any and more Jig Saw puzzles! Aurita’s Cozumel Cornerģ5 Avenida Sur Entre Calles 17 y 15 Bis Colonia Independencia One reader will be bringing books in German and more books in Spanish are on the way. Two different families have come in to exchange puzzles so far. People expressed the need to exchange crossword puzzles, however, I only had four. One or two Spanish books and two children’s books have come in. The remaining shelves hold hundreds of paperback books arranged in alphabetical order by author. On that same shelf I have an assortment of travel books, National Geographics, and even a book on fly fishing. There half a shelf of Bibles and religious books in both English and Spanish. ![]() The hard cover books are on the first three shelves in alphabetical order by author. The positive response on social media was overwhelming. I predict that The Cozumel Sun book exchange, a longtime dream of mine, will be a success. We ask that to help defer the cost of maintenance and staffing, that you patronize our store and/or make donations if and when you can. The Cozumel Sun Book Exchange There is NO COST to pick up a book or two to read. Your carelessness is endangering their life and can lead to an entire family left without a source of income Locals are working at these establishments so they can feed their families. If you do not care about yourselves, think of others. Some of these posts show people shoulder to shoulder on dance floors, no masks, and no safe distancing. I have received no word of make-up sessions for anyone that has missed the first round of vaccines.Īlarming social media posts show young people having a great time at our local establishments. There has been no word of children 5 years and up and no news of a booster for the elderly and vulnerable groups. Vaccination in Cozumel has only reached to the age of eighteen. School started online August 30th and preparations are on the way to have them return to school in October. If you are not a believer, please consider our beautiful children of Cozumel. Praise the Lord, the entire State is one step away from being GREEN! Please do not let your guard down, Keep using your masks, safe distancing, and PLEASE get vaccinated.
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