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I was at the park today with my kids when I noticed some kids and parents standing around a post with a box. I realized that the local park had recently placed a Library box filled with books for kids and parents to take and return when they are done. What a great way to encourage reading! And it was getting a lot of attention. The marketing area of my brain lit up to think, what a great way to raise awareness for your book if you are an author while encouraging people to read. I know there are a lot of other organizations around the world that do similar things so I thought we could start a thread listing ones we have heard of along with links for more info.

The one I saw today was part of the Little Free Library organization: https://littlefreelibrary.org/faqs/

What a great idea!!

We have several Little Free Libraries around here (Chanhassen, MN), often just out in front of someone's house. They're awesome!

Margaret wrote: "We have several Little Free Libraries around here (Chanhassen, MN), often just out in front of someone's house. They're awesome!"

I had seen images of them floating around online, but this was the first time I saw one in person. I was thrilled to see it being used by kids and parents too!

I feel like I have heard of an organization that puts books on subways too, but I haven't looked into that. If anyone knows what I am talking about and has any information about it, please let us know. :)

https://www.booksonthesubway.com/

Haha, that's an easy enough to remember site address. Thanks, Carole!