If you have ever passed a house-shaped box with books inside you might have been curious about who set them up. Scattered across the globe are charming mini-libraries known as Little Free Libraries (LFLs). They don’t require a library card and can be found outside homes, in parks, malls and all kinds of interesting places. And thanks to Sharon Springs Girls Scout Troop 2844 there is now a Little Free Library outside of SSCS. The Girl Scouts took this on are a community service project, said Troop Leader Kelly Ferrone, using some of the profits from everyone’s favorite Girl Scout cookies sale.
The Litte Free Library concept is based on the “Take a Book, Leave a Book” idea and anyone can share their love of reading and creative spirit through the type of library they choose to create. There are more than 100,000 registered Little Free Libraries in all 50 states and in 108 countries, from Argentina to Zambia.
Sharon Springs Girl Scouts cut the ribbon on their new library home after school May 1 and celebrated with a “sparkling juice” toast and several high fives! The troop plans to stock and care for the Little Free Library and hopes Sharon Springs families will enjoy it as much as they enjoyed this project!
