I have had a passion for bookstores since I was a young adult, and our children share the same passion. I love the smell and look of bookstores, big or small. Hence, over the years my book collection has grown to capacity. I remember reading about LittleFreeLibrary a few years ago and thinking to myself this is something I must do for our neighborhood and community. Why not share the books I have read with others and vice versa?
Littlefreelibrary was started by Todd Bol in his hometown of Hudson, Wisconsin, where he built the first library in 2009 as a tribute to his mother. She was a former teacher and lifelong reader. He put out a sign that read "free books". There are now 25,000 libraries and stewards like myself worldwide providing hardcovers and paperbacks to their neighborhoods . It makes me happy to see how it brings neighborhoods together and engages conversation with those walking by who happen to notice my library for the first time.
See a book you like? Take it home. Do you have a book to share? Add it to the library. The books are always changing and I try to offer books for all ages and interests. If you're interested in becoming a library steward, please check out the website LittleFreeLibrary for information on how to purchase your library or build your own.
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| Lakehouse Lyn library open for business |
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| Assembling the posts |
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| My husband hard at work helping me fill the library with fun reads |
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| Before placing my library on the outside post |
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| Yvonne loves one of my favorite authors, NoraRoberts. Have you read her book Whiskey Beach? It's a good Summer read! Start one in your community and promote your love of reading this Summer. ~Happy Weekend~ |
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