Gillett Library Reading Nook Built With Love

Guest post by Shannon Nichola Stoner, Gillett Public Library Director

Aubree Couillard enjoys the medieval artwork in the Early Reading Room at Gillett Public Library. Thanks to a new donation from Gillett High School students, other readers can share her love of the era of lords and ladies with a new castle reading nook inspired by Aubree’s love of castles. Creating the new reading space was a community effort. Meunier’s True Value in Gillett donated paint for the project.

​Gillett Public Library Director Shannon Stoner approached Gillett Middle-High School Tech-Ed teacher Preston Zimmerman with the concept of making a reading nook for Couillard, who loves reading. Stoner approached Aubree’s mother, Laurie, and proposed the project to see the reading nook placed in her home. The Couillard family decided to keep the nook at the library for other kids to enjoy. “Shannon, this is overwhelming to me,” Laurie replied. “I hope others truly enjoy this special place at the library.”

Aubree Couillard was all smiles when she saw “Aubree’s Castle” at the Gillett Public Library. (Photo by Shannon Stoner)

Gillett High School students Ayden Bigelow and Seth Swim stand with the castle reading nook they built which was ultimately donated to the Gillett Public Library. (Photo by Preston Zimmerman)

​Zimmerman’s class learned valuable technical skills while contributing to their community. Tech-Ed students spent the Fall semester planning and designing a medieval-themed nook for the Gillett Public Library. “The students did a phenomenal job, and we truly appreciate their time, effort, and energy,” said Stoner.

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