Little Free Library

Hi everyone!

Yesterday afternoon, my husband, baby and I took a nice stroll through our neighborhood. 

We stumbled across an adorable Little Free Library.

I had never seen one of those before (or maybe not paid attention). 

This time, I certainly did pay attention and I must say, I absolutely love this concept. 

I think this is a wonderful invention. 

Upon our return to the Treehouse, I checked out the Little Free Library official website and learnt everything about it.

You can too, HERE.

Do you have one of those in your neighborhood?

In the beginning - 2009 - Todd Bol of Hudson, Wisconsin, built a model of a one room schoolhouse as a tribute to his mother, a former school teacher who loved reading. He filled it with books and put it on a post in his front yard. His neighbors and friends loved it. He built several more and gave them away. Each one had a sign that said FREE BOOKS.

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The very first Little Free Library built by Todd in honor of his mother.

What is a Little Free Library?

It is a "take a book, return a book" gathering place where people share their favorite literature and stories with their community. 

In its most basic form, a Little Free Library is a box full of books where anyone may stop by and pick up a book (or two) and bring back another one to share.  

Each  Little Free Library has its unique personal touch.

I have got to tell you that this is now a new project of mine! 

I discussed it with my husband, this morning and he is all for it. 

Yes! 

We decided that some time this summer, we will install a Little Free Library in our front yard.

Our street is just perfect for it. 

Our street winds up the hillside to a cul-de-sac.

Our neighbors always take leisurely walks, up and down the street and are very friendly.

The Little Free Library Mission:

To promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide.

To build a sense of community.

I cannot wait to start this project and show it to you when it is up and running.

Check out the website!

You too can build a "free mini public library" in your neighborhood.

Happy Sunday!
Happy Summer!

Thanks for stopping by,

Alexandra

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