Deep in a residential neighborhood, this Little Free library has two boxes. They are some sort of…read moreextruded plastic thing and both are in very good condition. I don't know if I've ever seen an LFL with "two" libraries. Between them is a bench to rest. There is street parking here so you can rest your vehicle while you browse. Mostly paperbacks and some children's books. I haven't read Charles Krauthammer's book so that would have been my main choice today. This is charter number 100313 and the steward is the Dewar-Scotti Family. [Review 15294 overall, 796 of 2021, number 55 in Rhode Island.]

What a sweet little book box. I love it! There were tons and tons of books, and a vast variety of…read moretitles and genres. The steward has also added some School supplies for the children including pencils, sharpeners, bookmarks, markers and crayons. I love that its run by "Grandma" and I love her story, taken from a 2017 Valley Breeze Article: "Arlene Smith, another steward from Cumberland, says her Little Free Library at 56 Crestwood Court "gave [her] a new purpose in life" after her children and grandchildren had all grown up. "Very few books ever come back, and I don't mind that," she said of the free book exchange. "One of the things that stands out is the freedom of [the Little Free Library]. ... There's no having to check out books and return them." Smith's Little Free Library was a gift from her nine grandchildren (Christa, Kayleigh, Trevor, Ethan, Brittney, Bekka, Bryan, Jacob, and Owen) and her one great-grandson, Charlie, earning it the name "Grandma's Library." One of the biggest benefits of having a Little Free Library, according to Smith, is that it brings her neighborhood together. One family, frequent visitors of Grandma's Library, visited Smith around Christmas-time with a tray of cookies to express their gratitude for all she has done for the community. One little girl in the neighborhood approached Smith last summer to ask if she could volunteer at Grandma's Library, and Smith let her come by once a day to straighten, organize, and clean the little wooden box."

This is a very beautiful well made and hand painted book box made and in dedication to Michele…read moreJeffrey. It is a certified non-profit Little Free Library Charter #69974. It is located directly on Chase Farm in between the blacksmith shop and the schoolhouse. There is plenty of parking in either of the Lots but you will have to get out of your car and walk about 50 yards to the Box itself. There's a nice picnic table and plenty of shaded area to sit and enjoy and the scenery and farm itself is to die for as far as visuals. It's far enough off the street where you don't have to worry about traffic, and to the best of my knowledge it is dog friendly if they are leashed. There is a good selection of children's books and since we just added to it there are plenty more now. There is also a handful of adult and preteen books as well. I love that the book box is hand-painted and themes towards music as a nod to Michele love of singing. And true worldly form, the birds are chirping today.

This community book box is a little harder to find, located to the side of the Second…read moreCongregational Church. It is assembled from unstained wood, perhaps a recovered shipping pallet, and could be hard to spot. It has a single door and over the top, the word "LOVE" is spelled out. Inside, only a couple of books and as I expected from this location, the are all religious-based. Not that there's anything wrong with that - people are welcome to stock their libraries with whatever they like. There is street parking nearby and a comfy bench where you can sit to read. [Review 18431 overall - 1149 in Massachusetts - 1953 of 2022.]

What an odd place for a Little Library. This was a chance find. Given that it is smack dab in the…read moremiddle of a shopping center, I wonder how much love it actually sees. It is definitely not aimed towards children but it would be great to see a sitting area and a variety of selections. I know my child could use the break from walking and shopping. It is a traditional book box, nothing overly fancy. Nice to find it here!

Did you know that there are neighborhood share book boxes and then there are official Little Free…read moreLibrary boxes? What's the difference? The Little Free Libraries are registered and receive a plaque showing it is such. Anyone can start one. There are now over 200,000 Little Free Library boxes throughout the United States! There are certain acceptable designs for the box. Not only will you meet your local neighbors, you will help promote literacy. For more information, contact littlefreelibrary.org

This is my favorite Little Free Library thus far. It's located in the Garden City Center in…read moreCranston, RI. It's right on the corner where the Madewell store is. It's my favorite because it is the largest LFL I've seen and it's inside of a retro gasoline pump. There were five shelves that were organized and fully stocked. I found some books I've been wanting to read and a classic that I've read before (The Great Gatsby). It's in a great location with plenty of foot traffic. There are plenty of parking in the area. If you're in the area and love books, I recommend you stop and check it out!

Located in downtown Greenfield, this is one of a few in the city. I've seen lots of different…read morearchitectures in these Little Free Libraries https://www.yelp.com/collection/DVNd563Dla7XRNKdWS1OCg/Community-Free-Libraries but I think this is the first one made from a payphone box. It's very interesting on a single stand with a clear panel door. The library is on Main Street so there is parking nearby. Inside, two shelves though only one had books today. Mostly hardcovers and I'm bummed that I didn't have any books with me to leave in the library. This is charter number 82302. The online caption reads, "This Library was created by Ben Hunsicker of Boy Scout Troop 5 as his Eagle Scout Community Service Project. An abandoned payphone box & post was relocated from another less active part of town to the most active and visible part of Main Street. It was totally refurbished and repurposed into the Little Free Library that it is today. The Library was given to the Greenfield community November 2018." [Review 18430 overall - 1148 in Massachusetts - 1952 of 2022.]

We are in love with this little Free Library. Mostly because it's run by a young adult with a good…read moretaste in baseball. AJ's Little library is well-maintained and baseball themed. It is geared towards all ages, but there is quite a number of books for preteen boys. That's a nice change from the other locations that we have visited. As are 90% of the other book boxes, it is street parking. This location is on a nice side road so you don't need to be afraid of too much traffic. The neighborhood is absolutely gorgeous, and the scenery around it is to die for. The owner has his own business cards and stamps that mention where the book has visited. A job well done! KEEP IT UP!

This blue and yellow Little Free Library is located in front of the Trinfo Cafe, aka Trinity…read moreCollge's computer literacy training center. It is also next to a community garden. There is a parking lot with space to stop and brose the library. Perhaps needing a fresh coat of paint but clean and dry inside, this box is on a single post with a translucent panel on the single door. Inside, a very neat stack of books, mostly paperbacks. This is charter 26934 and the steward is Sarah Raskin. The online caption reads, "The Trinity College Neuroscience Club created this Little Free Library Read and Seed and put it in the Community Garden across from the college." [Review 15183 overall, 685 of 2021, number 35 in Connecticut.]