Jun 23
Have you ever walked past a Little Free Library, those house-shaped boxes along sidewalks filled with books? If so, did you look inside? They’re often filled with books, and if you look at enough of them, you’ll see some of the same kinds of books start to repeat: romance novels, detective fiction, used children’s books, …
May 24
From Book Riot Little Free Libraries are pure literary generosity. These charming book exchanges, which stand in front yards across the country (and around the world), are typically self-sustaining. Neighbors take a book when they see something they like, and donate a book when they have one to share. Through this cyclical system, Little …
Apr 12
Several years ago, my mom found a book with a curious label in it. The label said it was a “BookCrossing” book. My mom doesn’t have a computer, so I registered the book and I was off and running. I think this idea is so cool. Each book has a unique BCID (BookCrossing ID). …
Apr 03
The new shelf is in. We continue to get book donations – many thanks to all who have donated! One of my piano students brought a bag of children’s books to his last lesson 🙂 Greenbriar Little Free Library #33664 https://www.facebook.com/GreenbriarLittleFreeLibrary/
Apr 02
The Greenbriar Little Free Library #33664 has only been open for a week but donations are coming in so modification are alreading being made. There’s also talk of a “Children’s Annex” but we’ll see about that! https://www.facebook.com/GreenbriarLittleFreeLibrary/
Mar 31
You may have noticed Little Free Libraries popping up in your neighborhood in recent years. The adorable mailbox-type structures invite people to borrow a book or contribute a book for free. Source: Little Free Library Fest announces super-adorable schedule | City Pages
Mar 26
The paint has dried, so now to add the books today 🙂 Here’s us, at the top of the list: Find a Little Free Library near you at http://locator.njntrubl.com/ Greenbriar Little Free Library #33664 is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GreenbriarLittleFreeLibrary/
Mar 12
Scarborough (Maine) Public Library has been offering a central place for residents to get books of all genres for more than 100 years. Now, there is a push to get literature into residents’ hands in a much different way. This spring, the library will launch two Little Free Libraries, small privately operated libraries in …
Mar 03
At The Open Book, in Wigtown, Scotland, you can fulfill your dream of running a bookstore. The unique Airbnb flat costs just 57 USD a night, but it comes with a stipulation: renters also work at the bookshop on the first floor, doing everything that a regular bookshop owner might do in a regular, 40-hour …
Mar 02
My Little Free Library isn’t quite ready for the Grand Opening so we can’t have a Dr. Seuss party this year. Meanwhile, though… Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, where I also grew up and went to High School. The Springfield Library Quadrangle has been home to the Dr. …
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