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Small is Beautiful

August 22, 2012 by admin

Have you noticed the mini houses that stand in front of many homes in Madison?

As you walk around the city, be sure to keep an eye out for these little wooden libraries set back from the street.  They are the Little Free Libraries,stocked with random books for all ages that are donated by the people in the neighborhood.  Open up a little house and take a look.  The books are free for anyone of any age.  There’s no membership, no fee– just the simple expectation that you’ll return the book (or a different one) to keep the library well stocked.

Although Bluey has found a few books to read from these libraries, our experience so far has been that it is harder to stumble upon a book for a child/teen then for an adult.  But that is okay.  Part of the added fun to an outdoor explore is chancing upon these libraries and seeing what delights are held within. And with so many of these libraries around, perhaps we’ll find one that is a goldmine of kid and YA literature!

Although the movement is based in Madison,Wisconsin, you can find Little Free Libraries all over the world!  Just consult their map to find one near you!

We think these libraries are a wonderful addition to the world.  There are already more Little Free Libraries than Carnegie Libraries, and the movement just keeps growing.  There is only good to be had when you bring books and people together, everywhere.

 

 

 


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