What began in Hudson, Wisconsin and has spread worldwide? You may have guessed from the title, the Little Free Library movement! The founder in Hudson, Todd Bol, decided that one way to promote literacy and community was to form a book exchange where anyone could take a book or leave a book.
My neighbor and I walk for exercise between lakes in the center of Madison, Wisconsin and count the Little Free Libraries. There are fourteen in our walking loop. Many weeks we find a good book to take home. I think this little Mansard roof special wins Cutest in the Isthmus; chock full of reading material and complete with matching house!
Little Free Libraries is a non-profit organization. Although it only began ten years ago, there are now more than 90,000 worldwide in 90 countries! Each Little Free Library has a steward who registers and monitors their site. What a huge difference each little library makes!
I think finding a free book feels like an out-of-season birthday gift. I also like to donate books and magazines I’ve read.
Have you ever encountered a Little Free Library? Would you host one?
Gracias for reading Fake Flamenco. ¡Olé! –Rebecca
Fake Flamenco 
That’s the wonderful stuff make me hopeful about mankind. I didn’t know there are some LFLibrary in Spain, one in Madrid. Thanks a lot for your post, Rebecca.
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It gives me hope for humanity too. This is such a great simple way to share resources, to create dialogue, and to make people smile. Founder Todd Bol passed away last year, but his legacy lives on.
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I think that the “Little Free Library” a great way to encourage reading within a community with little or no access to good books. I also donate books and magazines that I’ve read. Our local Goodwill bookstore offers donated books to the public at affordable prices.
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So glad there are these great resources for books! Speaking of which, I’ve begun your historical novel and I’m learning so much about Guiana!
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So happy to learn that my novel is opening a new world to you 🙂
I’d love to hear your comments when you’re done.
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I feel immersed in the culture, language and the scenery of the country.
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No I’ve never seen one, I would have loved to have seen one when I lived in Spain, I spent a fortune on books !
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Me too!
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It is always amazing to come upon these outrageous demonstrations of generosity. They are little booster vitamins of faith in ones fellow persons
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Nicely said. Thanks.
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There used to be one in a garden in Lisbon but they had to close it because it kept being vandalized.
But I think there is still one working inside a phone booth
https://m.facebook.com/cabineleitura/?locale2=pt_PT
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Love the phone booth little library idea. Seems a great repurposing of the structure. Thanks for the link – the watercolor on the page is beautiful!
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I love all libraries and these little ones are such a great idea. There are number around us. I really like this one and you took a lovely shot of it.
janet
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Glad to hear you have little libraries near you. What state (or country) do you live in?
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We live in the Chicago area.
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Hi neighbor 😀
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