Little Library

Just a quick post today to share our neighborhood Little Library. 

In Charlotte, the weather has turned spring-like and the temps have improved. On a recent sunny day, the neighborhood was filled with the sounds of kids outside playing, walkers and runners filled the sidewalks and lawn mowers fired up for a first grass shearing of the season. And with out-of-town family visiting, we did our own loop of the neighborhood and finished our walk at the neighborhood's Little Library. While it opened in the late fall, I am not a fan of the outdoors in the cold weather, so I just honestly had not taken the time to visit this little gem. And what a gem it is! Located in a small cul-de-sac, the library was built by a neighbor who is a fabulous general contractor, and now managed by his lovely wife Jen who has become the "librarian." 

And the library is just filled with donated books. A whole shelf is designated to children's books and the adult shelves have so much to choose from. I walked away with a gently used copy of Peaches for Monsieur Le Cure by Joanne Harris (author of Chocolat - - loved that book and the movie). Something to read as the rains come in over the next few days. But I must say, I really love the library not only because I love to read, but because of the sense of community it creates. Because as we stood there that day picking out books, we were joined by three other groups of neighbors. People visited and caught up on each other's lives. We shared, we laughed and we lived. It was awesome and so was the sunshine! 

If you are interested in your own Little Library, Pinterest has tons of Pins on how to build and design one. And of course you can Google Little Library and find tons of info and plans. Also check out this group who provide tons of info on this movement: http://littlefreelibrary.org/. Enjoy! - Christy