Just out for a walk with my husband, enjoying the brisk air and warm sunshine, and listening to the songbirds chirp at the tops of the trees to claim their territory.
We rounded the corner, yacking about how we hoped these walks would slim us down some, when we discovered this amazing, welcoming, magical box, a “Little Free Library,” up on the ledge along the public sidewalk. Just open the little door and add or take a book.
The sign on the front says:
The Little Free Library
Please take a book, or leave a book.
Remember to keep it family friendly, so the entire family can enjoy!
The quote on the side is from J. K. Rowling:
I don’t believe in the kind of magic in my books. But I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book ~ J. K. Rowling
My husband says that our local Rotary club is considering placing these all around the area. Wouldn’t that be great? Can’t you just see children stopping to read or taking a book — putting one back, making it a habit? Awesome. I love this, the little free library.
I think we’ll add one to our yard. I’ve got tons of books from when the grandkids were little, just sitting here on bookshelves, and we’ve got kids all over our neighborhood who could use a chance to discover a new world.
How will I build them? The Internet is a wonderful place; here’s my answer: Little Free Library dot org, in the “builders” link.
There’s no excuse! Spread the word! Let’s spread the Little Free Library around the world.
How about you?
Image Source
Just the Little Library from teach.eagle on Flickr
The Poster Image from teach.eagle on Flickr
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I have yet to see one of these in person, but I have been reading about them. What a great idea! I hope you are able to build one, then get it on the Little Library map.
Yup. It will be fun — we’ll choose a unique design. It may also be a “fairy” house, since all our grandkids have been told about the fairies that live in our yard. 🙂
I love this idea and making it family friendly is even better! I love little surprises that lead to creative actions.
Yes, Laura — creative actions and surprises. A positive feeling added to the community. Thanks for pointing that out.
Cool idea. I wonder how much they are used. I love libraries, but sometimes parents cannot or will not bring their kids there so having a free small little library may be the answer.
Chiaraslice: That’s exactly what I thought — a great way to get books into the neighborhoods. Thanks for stopping by.
I LOVE Little Free Libraries!!!! I have yet to see one in person, but I have a whole pinterest board dedicated to some of the coolest ones from their page. I hope you find great success with it.
Thanks Kim. I’ll look for your Pinterest Board. I too think it’s a great idea.
One of the schools I work at has a Little Free Library. It makes me so happy every time I see it. I really would love to put one up in our yard as well.
I was just imagining where a Little Free Library would work at our school. It’s a fun idea.
The only time I have ever seen one of these is at a plant nursery in my hometown. I am always on the lookout though – I would love to taks advantage of this awesome trend. I wish you luck in starting your own Little Free Library, and I hope that you find some good books appear there!
Rachel, Thanks. And Erin gave me the idea of putting one at our school. Wouldn’t that be fun? Our students love the bookmobile that comes each month — this would be great to fill up weekly.
I might have to see if we can put one at our school! I think many of them would love it. I wish we had a bookmobile come!
I love Little Free Libraries! Last year one of the classes at my school designed, built, painted and filled a Little Free Library for the front of our school. I’ve loved seeing more and more pop up around town!
Thanks for the idea of students building them. I wonder how we could get donations to keep them filled… Thinking…