We have a new Little Free Library!

What is it? The Little Free Library movement is a book-sharing concept among neighbors or within a larger community. This movement works by encouraging people to place fun, tiny libraries right in their front yards. People can borrow a book, read it, and then return it when they are finished, or they can replace it with another book instead. This is a great way for children and adults to increase the number (and types!) of books they have access to while also developing their passion for reading.

Those who borrow books don't have a set borrowing time or a limit to the number of books they can take. Instead, this project works on the honor system. You also don't have to give back that specific book if you’ve found one that you really love. However, you are encouraged to swap out a book to replace the one you borrowed, ensuring the library is always full for visitors.

The movement also provides financial and environmental benefits: Not only can buying books for one-time use be expensive, but it can also lead to a lot of paper waste. The Little Free Library movement is a good opportunity to encourage people to reuse items while also increasing the number of books you can get access to. It’s a win-win!

Thanks to Tennille Monteiro for spearheading this project!