This Little Free Library is located in a small shopping plaza that has a pizza place. If you're…read morewaiting for your pie, pop over here. It is a larger library box, painted a beige color with red trim and a red roof. The library has double doors and inside are two shelves pretty well packed with all sorts. Lots of science fiction and thrillers. I've not seen so many Star Trek books! This is charter 18714 and the steward has their name and email address in the online listing. The caption reads, "This library is sponsored by Rougemont Ruritan Club. The Rougemont community has quickly embraced our library because we are a rural community somewhat distant from public libraries. Since most Ruritan clubs are located in rural areas we believe that they would provide valuable service to their communities by sponsoring a Little Free Library." [Review 18074 overall - 3322 in North Carolina - 1596 of 2022.]

This place is a LOT to take in, but in a good way. As a book lover, Funko POP collector and a game…read moreenthusiast-this place was worth the trip. The selection of was out of this world with the variation of items. I was in the book selection for at least an hour. I will admit that I was taken a back by some of the prices since the items are gently used. Be sure to plan spending some time at this place during your visit-it's worth it.

An hour or two browsing the vast selection of books at McKay's is honestly one of my favorite ways…read moreto pass time. The store is massive and carries used books of every genre, as well as gently-loved puzzles, Funko characters, Squishmallows, toys, vinyl, movies, board games, CDs, video games, etc. It's a really fun place to browse and it has something for just about everyone. The store is organized pretty well considering how much inventory they have. My only complaint as a buyer is that most items are overpriced. For example, a used paperback copy of TJ Klune's House in Cerulean Sea is $17 and a lovely used puzzle I was looking at buying was $15. I would rather support McKay's than big-box stores or Amazon, but in this economy it is also hard to justify spending $5 - $10 more for a used version than I would a new one elsewhere. That being said, every now and then, I find a really good deal at McKay's. I purchased a paperback copy of Less by Andrew Sean Greer for 25 cents, which made my day. Selling books here can be slightly disheartening. I recently took in a stack of 18 books, including a popular hardcover which was being sold in the store for $17 at the time, and I only received $13 in store credit for the entire stack. I am not sure how this compares with other stores that buy used books, but in the future I will probably only sell items that I would have donated anyway so that any store credit, no matter how little, feels like a little bonus.

I spotted this library as I was leaving Jaycee Park. It is not hard to miss at all, red with black…read moretrim on a single wooden post. The single door is secured with a simple twist catch. Inside, the two shelves are overstuffed. Lots of books. Too many for me to try organizing. They include some children's books, thrillers, retired library books and more. All kinds. The "How to Become a Straight A Student" will come in handy for someone. This is charter number 188536. The caption in the online listing reads, "This little free library has been placed by the Spectator Book Club of Garner, NC." [Review 2454 of 2024 - 3909 in North Carolina - 23466 overall]

This library box is located in Asheboro's Memorial Park. The box is quite large compared to other…read moreLittle Free Library boxes, but it's in good shape. Brown on all sides with a plexiglass front, secured by a twisting paddle. Inside, just two books today. A Harlequin romance was one and an older autobiography. This is charter number 41000. There is more than adequate parking nearby if you'd like to visit. [Review 13929 overall, 1251 of 2020, number 2572 in North Carolina.]

This gray painted library is on the corner of Iredell and Main Street in front of the church. I'm…read morenot sure if this is St. Josephs Episcopal Church or St. Basil the Great Romanian Orthodox Church but either way, the library is shaped and painted to look a lot like the church with the steeple roof and even a cross on top. Inside the library, I was expecting more religious books and there are some of them but also cookbooks and reference and classics and more. A little jumbled but still easy to see everything. It is in very good condition though parking is a challenge. The library does not have the Little Free Library plaque and does not appear in their database map. [Review 62 of 2025 - 4037 in North Carolina - 23630 overall]

Located on the corner of a residential street in a quiet neighborhood, this library is easy to spot…read moreas it is painted white with a black metal roof and black accessories. It stands out! The door is secured with a simply twist catch. Inside, two shelves of books. Nearly all paperbacks today with some romance, some fiction, a couple of children's books and more. I decided that the "Beer Lover's - the Carolinas" would come with me today for a browse. This is charter number 147309. The steward is not listed in the online listing and there is no caption. [Review 2441 of 2024 - 3897 in North Carolina - 23454 overall]

It's hard to miss this fire engine red library box that is at the rear exit of the North Ridge…read moreBible Study parking lot. It is across the street from the elementary school which may be why there was a plethora of children's books here. A single door and inside, well stuffed with books. I tried to tidy a bit but some of them just don't fit. I'm not complaining! All are children's books and they are light reading. Nothing that caught my eye today but that's okay. This is charter number 135723. The online listing has the steward's name but no caption or explanation. [Review 2437 of 2024 - 3893 in North Carolina - 23450 overall]

Located in a residential neighborhood along a somewhat quiet street, this library is easy to spot…read moreas it is painted while and has a light colored wood roof. It stands on a single wooden post with the door secured by a latch. Inside, two full shelves of books. A mix of hardcovers and softcovers, some scifi, some thrillers, non-fiction and young adult. A nice assortment and variety. This is charter number 179684 and while it does not have the steward's name in the online listing, it does have this caption: "My contributions are generally going to be a mix of science fiction/fantasy, romance, current fiction, gardening and childrens books. Plus whatever you bring! Keep, return or swap - your choice! Banned books welcome!" [Review 2436 of 2024 - 3892 in North Carolina - 23449 overall]

This tall library is on the side of The Grain Mill Cooperative facing the Holding Inclusive Park…read more Painted a light brown and trimmed with paintings of flowers and branches, this is a "Nature" Lending Library. The note inside reads, "We appreciate donations of books to this Little Nature Library, but prefer the books to be about 'Nature' only. Thanks!" That's an interesting concept and the books inside are indeed non-fiction about gardening and flowers and insects and harvesting. I did not have any books today about that, so I didn't add anything to the library. [Review 2424 of 2024 - 3880 in North Carolina - 23437 overall]