Friday Fun: Little Free Library
Hey, everyone. If it's hot where you live--like it is here--I hope you'll have a chance to find some shade or a swimming pool this weekend!
Some neighbors a few blocks down have put up a Little Free Library--kind of a combination mailbox/birdhouse-looking enclosure where readers of all ages can exchange books. I'd never heard of this before, but apparently they are popping up all over the world. (Find the U.S. map here.)
We have a very good library system in Fort Collins, but there is something so charming and neighborly about having an exchange box right down the street. I dropped off a couple of kids books and chose a novel for myself.
Happy reading! If you have a Little Free Library in your town, I'd love to hear about it.
Some neighbors a few blocks down have put up a Little Free Library--kind of a combination mailbox/birdhouse-looking enclosure where readers of all ages can exchange books. I'd never heard of this before, but apparently they are popping up all over the world. (Find the U.S. map here.)
We have a very good library system in Fort Collins, but there is something so charming and neighborly about having an exchange box right down the street. I dropped off a couple of kids books and chose a novel for myself.
Happy reading! If you have a Little Free Library in your town, I'd love to hear about it.
Comments
as for Little Free Libraries, I have heard of these too. I suspect there is more than one in this small artsy town and I briefly considered putting one up on our front sidewalk. Maybe.....
I love the fact that these old printed books will keep on bringing pleasure to a new reader!
You can't do that with ebooks, not at the moment, anyway. . . although I can't imagine virtual exchanging of books to be something all could do - it requires devices.
Great idea to share.
I've noticed it's low on books lately. And I have sooooo many books I need to clear out of here. I guess I should put the books by the dog leashes so I don't forget to take them with me next time I go walking.