On December 7, 2006, over 130 members of Project Read’s community of tutors, adult learners, staff, family, and friends came together to celebrate the season at the annual Holiday Party & Potluck. As usual, the festivities were held in the Main Library’s Latino-Hispanic Community Room between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. This year, Jill Bourne, recently appointed Deputy City Librarian, was there for the first time to welcome everyone on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library. Project Read Outreach Coordinator Leon Veal was also on hand to say a few words about the important work Project Read tutors and learners are doing all year long.

The highlight of the evening was, of course, the free raffle of gifts which were donated by tutors and many local businesses. In addition, everyone attending the party received a door prize to help make their coming year even healthier: a 32 ounce plastic water bottle with a subtly designed Project Read logo on the side.