Reader and Facebook friend Diane sent me a link to something called Little Free Library and said, "I would love to see these springing up around Southern Chesco and beyond." These "libraries" look like a cross between a colorful birdhouse and a bookshelf; everyone is encouraged to drop off books they've read and take ones that they haven't.
As their Facebook page explains, "We're building and promoting "Take a book, leave a book" structures that fit in a front yard, by a sidewalk, coffee shop or park and are just big enough to hold 20-30 books that kids and adults can give and take. Built with recycled materials, designed and decorated by neighborhood groups."
And according to their website, "If this were just about providing free books on a shelf, the whole idea might disappear after a few months. There is something about the Little Library itself that people seem to know carries a lot more meaning. Maybe they know that this isn't just a matter of advertising or distributing products. The unique, personal touch seems to matter, as does the understanding that real people are sharing their favorite books."
The website for the group, based in Wisconsin, offers information about organizing, building, finding a site for and maintaining a Little Free Library.
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