Washington Public Schools announced the installation of a Little Lending Library at Washington Elementary after a ribbon-cutting earlier this week.

Nicholas Alaczakis, director of communications for Waukegan Public Schools, said the book exchange was donated by a community member identified as Abby. "Big thank you to Abby for supporting our district and helping inspire the love of reading," Alaczakis said.

The district described the structure as a "Little Lending Library Book Exchange" intended to encourage reading among students and families. The unveiling took place at Washington Elementary; the district credited the donor for supporting the program but did not provide the donor's full surname or additional details about the gift.

Parents and community members who want more information were directed to the Waukegan Public Schools website for updates and district news.

The district included the event in its weekly communications for the week of Aug. 25.