I saw this on FB the other day, and I loved the idea so much I asked if this could be my b-day present. The Mr. said yes. Soooo… I’ve ordered one, and it will soon be out in front of This Old House, next to the vegetable cart we are apparently resurrecting this summer. If you’re a local and you know where I live, feel free to borrow, keep or donate a book any time. I’ve been such an avid reader over the years, I have hundreds of books. What a great way to share!… and even though there is a library here in town, encouraging the practice of reading, unplugging from our gadgets,…. it can’t be a bad thing. My Little Free Library will be located on the road at the second driveway (brown barn entrance). Help yourself!
“Little Free Library was started in 2009 by Todd Bol of Hudson, Wisconsin, who decided that giving away books from his private collection would serve as a fitting tribute to his mother, a teacher. With the help of a community outreach expert, Bol was able to spread the concept. Now there are almost 18,000 library stewards as Bol calls them, who have registered their own Little Free Libraries in 45 states and dozens of countries. Each owner pays a $25 to the nonprofit organization to get a sign and a number, and to be on the locator map at http://www.littlefreelibrary.org/
What a brilliant idea. I wish I lived nearer to you so I could donate some books. Where I live I have no place to put one of those up.
Happy early birthday.
i have read about this effort before and think it is really sweet. i hope yours will get lots of visits. 🙂
This is such a great idea, Karen. I love that you joined in. If I had my own little library here I'm sure I would be breaking some sort of ordinance. To avoid having to get a permit, some neighbors set up tables near the curb with "Free Books" on a sign. I am thinking of doing that.
XO,
Jane
This is a great idea!! I just checked the map on your link, and there's a Little Free Library about 10 miles from me in Falmouth. I will swing past there next time I'm going to town and take a picture of it.
I have seen this and think it is absolutly wonderful!!
What a wonderful idea!…:)JP
Have seen this idea somewhere and I love it.
I especially love the telephone booth library!!!!
What a cool idea! Sounds like something you would do 🙂
Ok that's awesome what a great idea ! Please post picture of yours when you get it up !
These are wonderful to see. Wish we had one in my area.
That is so great.lets hope it gets lots of visitors-love dee x
That is great! I just found out that there is one about a mile from my house, across from a park. It looks like they mostly have kids books. What a great idea!!
Such a lovely idea…used to have one in Amherst, MA…Love it!!
I have not hear of little libraries before. What a wonderful idea.
Like everyone who reads this post…this is such a wonderful wonderful idea. I have about 6 cars pass my house each day, I wonder, should I do it? So great, I love the different style libraries you posted. So cool, if I head that way, I'm bringing some books.
This is probably actually more what Ben Franklin ( who started the public library) had in mind. Just great.
Hey Karen! This is an awesome idea!! I LOVE the Cedar Sunrise one!! It is very cool!! What a great birthday present for you to give to your community!!
What a brilliant idea! I LOVE to read and always try to encourage others (my hubby included!) to pick up a book and either learn something new or get lost in a good story.
Hope the locals will enjoy it!
Very neat Karen. Let me know when you have it ready and I'll stop by.
I've seen a lot of these around the Internet and I think it is the neatest idea!
xo
Claudia
Just LET ME KNOW!!! Obviously – I'm IN!
I love this idea. I can't wait to see what your husband will build you! Maybe I shouldn't assume he is building it for you. However it happens I think it is a great idea.
Aw, we have a couple of these in our neighborhood in Milwaukee! Love them. But a fancy neighborhood on the wealthier north end of town recently banned them out of fear of what kind of out of control construction people would create. People need to trust a little more and not fear imagination.
I do love this idea and all those absolutely adorable libraries! I have to show this to my librarian daughter:)
I have never seen one of these but our boat yard has a "Leave One – Take One" Book shelf. I think it is about the same idea and there are always all kinds of books in it.