Little Free Libraries in Seattle

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Six months ago, we moved to this neighborhood and I wrote about my joy in finding a little free library nearby. At the time, this concept was new to me.

Since then, I’ve discovered our neighborhood is full of these Little Free Libraries, and it does help to build a sense of community in the neighborhood.

little free libraries

Gem was particularly fond of this lighthouse themed library. She brought her mermaid so she could check it out, too.

free little library lighthouse design

Another of our favorite libraries is actually two Little Free Libraries: one for kids and one for adults.

little free libraries for adults and kids
little free library

There is quite an active community around these book exchanges. There is a facebook page for local fans and Architects without Borders is sponsoring a design competition for the structures that house these libraries.

Gem decided she would like to donate some of her books to one of the little libraries.

Gem: I want to give these books to other kids who don't have any books.
Me: That's a very nice thing to do.
Gem: Well, these books are bad
Me: why are they bad?
Gem: Well it's not nice to hop on people, its not nice to mess up people's houses, and kids should never cross the street without holding a grownup's hand
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Judy Schwartz Haley

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