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Minnesota is Awesome: Little Free Library Edition
I first heard of Little Free Libraries in a Minnesota Women’s Press article. I loved the idea so much that I clipped it out and still have it stashed in my file cabinet.
If you haven’t heard of this, a Little Free Library is basically a weather-proof box with a door that you stick in your front yard and fill with books. People can stop by, take a book, bring it back later, pass it on to a friend, or donate a book of their own. The first time I saw one, I got so giddy with excitement – it seemed like the best thing ever!
This idea is not unique to the Twin Cities, but we seem to be brimming with them here: within about a mile radius of my house, I have counted twelve so far and it feels like more are popping up all the time! It is now a favorite pastime for F and I to stop at one or two on our walks through the neighborhood. On a totally practical level, I really appreciate having fresh reading material for both of us without having to take the bus to the public library constantly.
Here are a few of our favorites.
This one is in front of a row of businesses on Snelling Avenue.
This is probably the nearest one to our house, just the next block over. It has a sweet little bench to sit and read.
This is the Super-Deluxe one on St. Clair Avenue. Its exterior is made from repurposed soda cans, plants are growing on the roof, and there is a seed swap drawer in the bottom. Love it!
Also very near to us, and I love the simplicity of this one.
Of course, I have wanted one in my own yard since I first heard the idea! Maybe in a couple years, but right now I think the neighborhood is pretty well covered.
If you haven’t heard of this, a Little Free Library is basically a weather-proof box with a door that you stick in your front yard and fill with books. People can stop by, take a book, bring it back later, pass it on to a friend, or donate a book of their own. The first time I saw one, I got so giddy with excitement – it seemed like the best thing ever!
This idea is not unique to the Twin Cities, but we seem to be brimming with them here: within about a mile radius of my house, I have counted twelve so far and it feels like more are popping up all the time! It is now a favorite pastime for F and I to stop at one or two on our walks through the neighborhood. On a totally practical level, I really appreciate having fresh reading material for both of us without having to take the bus to the public library constantly.
Here are a few of our favorites.
This one is in front of a row of businesses on Snelling Avenue.
This is probably the nearest one to our house, just the next block over. It has a sweet little bench to sit and read.
This is the Super-Deluxe one on St. Clair Avenue. Its exterior is made from repurposed soda cans, plants are growing on the roof, and there is a seed swap drawer in the bottom. Love it!
Also very near to us, and I love the simplicity of this one.
Of course, I have wanted one in my own yard since I first heard the idea! Maybe in a couple years, but right now I think the neighborhood is pretty well covered.