Little Free Libraries

Little Free Libraries have been steadily growing in popularity. They are small boxes individuals can order and assemble or build themselves which house are placed in neighborhood locations, most often front yards. The instructions are simply "take a book, leave a book."

Size, design, decoration, and creativity definitely vary--as does the ever-changing rotation of books. Little Free Libraries at a school bus stop might be populated with children's books and summer reading selections, while a city Little Free Library might boast park reads.

Little Free Libraries have recently made the news, as one young boy was forced to remove his due to a city ordinance. Despite some outrageous varying opinions, it looks like his library will be returning!

 

Other than being super cute, Little Free Libraries also foster reading, sharing, and a sense of community. Some people are installing pods or groves of Libraries with reading areas. Others feature boards with community notices and activities. Some even leave extra spaces to exchange items such as seeds and plants!