Little Free Libraries

[Deleted User]Daniel_12 (deleted user)
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Do you have any Little Free Libraries in your vicinity? Have you ever used one?
I love reading, and I think that it's a fantastic idea. I've used them a few times, and I've found some wonderful books.

If you don't know what I'm talking about, go here.
https://littlefreelibrary.org/

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  • CuddleDuncanCuddleDuncan Mod

    I've used one, years ago and not under the umbrella of that organisation. It's a great idea.

  • achetocuddleachetocuddle

    @Daniel_12 Yay, a reader! Little Free Libraries are not available in my area but I love the idea. The Nashville Library in Tennessee has a good selection of books and will also request up to 5 books from other libraries across the US. I love this. I could not do without the Nashville Library.

  • cuddlefaerycuddlefaery
    edited March 2023

    My town does them, and we have quite a few! It's one of the many things I love about my hometown. It's far from perfect, but it does a lot right.

    I know some locals will buy up books, especially children's books, from the library and kids book sales and use them to stock the Little Libraries, as often times the libraries will be low on kid-friendly materials. We're a college town, so it's not uncommon to find older textbooks thrown in that can't be resold. I traded an older dance history book (we have a large dance community here as well, and it was gone when I next visited- Yay for a new home!) for an anatomy & kinesiology book since I stupidly did not keep mine from college and I've gotten rusty on my terminology 😅 I've also found some gems of older sci-fi/fantasy and pop fiction that I normally wouldn't have read.

    Just look at all of them 😍 (the number in the blue dot is how many are in that neighborhood)

    Somewhat tangential, but other free community-based projects we have that may be of interest for your community:

    • Freedges (similar concept, but for sharing food that might otherwise go to waste to help with food insecurity). https://freedge.org/

    • Buy Nothing Project (giving away/asking for items instead of selling, donating, buying; with anti-marketplace mentality and focus on building community and gratitude). https://buynothingproject.org/

  • WayCoolJrWayCoolJr

    @achetocuddle The Nashville Public Library is awesome! When I was living downtown, I loved checking out the few Little Libraries in my neighborhood as well. Nashville has a superb library system!

  • achetocuddleachetocuddle

    @WayCoolJr Yeah, Nashville Library is superb and most of the employees are beyond great, especially at the Hermitage Branch, which is the one I'm most acquainted with.

  • OhioMikeOhioMike
    edited March 2023

    @Daniel_12 in these parts we call them book pantries. Not only are they super popular for placing free books inside but also non-perishable goods and food stuff for the homeless. I see a lot of them near churches and fraternal organizations, etc. in Ohio. Occasionally I will see one in someone's front yard of their house 😊👍

    Blessing Box is another term I have heard also. 💛

  • [Deleted User]RaveHeart (deleted user)

    There's a dog park that I can walk to from my house that has one and I love it. I love every little free library I come across.

  • john5555john5555

    There all over the place in my town and I leave books and take books often. Our town also has a great public library and I use it all the time.

  • OriginalirishOriginalirish

    There are 4 that I know of in my area. I was with the AmeriCorps for quite some time and we installed them, lol.
    that was several years ago, and though some have been vandalized and needed repair, they're still thriving :)

  • BearBear

    I’ve never heard of these. Pretty interesting idea. I will definitely check them out.

  • [Deleted User]Calibrate715 (deleted user)

    Yes! There are a number of them at parks/playgrounds in our area😁

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