My grandchildren’s shelves are overflowing.
A few months ago the second grader came down the stairs well after bedtime to
confess to her parents that she had been reading by flashlight under the covers
after the lights were turned off. Her parents looked at one another. How could
they punish their kid for reading too much? She is now permitted to read for
ten minutes after the lights are out. She still likes it best under the covers
with a flashlight, but at least she doesn’t have to worry about getting caught.
On a recent trip to Korea to visit my other
daughter, we took a day’s holiday at Nami Island. It is a cultural centre that
celebrates books among other things. Besides the books in every room of our rented hut, his little shelter stood outside with a view of the river.
The playground included this collection of
children’s books.
There were even books in the public toilet
stall!
I’ve seen little libraries in other places.
A red English phone box filled with books stands next to a bakery in Hungary where we stopped for coffee.
On her walks a friend makes the rounds of several free
libraries (built by Lions Club) including this one in her own front yard. She scans her
shelves at home for things someone else might want to read. Take one/leave one
is the rule.
So where have you found books in surprising
places? Where would you like to see one of these little libraries set up?
(Google Little Free Libraries to see lots more examples.)
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LeAnne Hardy has lived in six countries on four continents. Her fiction reflects the places she has lived and her passion for sharing stories that reflect truth. Learn more at www.leannehardy.net .
(Google Little Free Libraries to see lots more examples.)
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