The City of Sunrise is the first city in South Florida to install Little Free Libraries in its…read moremunicipality. This one was installed back in February 2013 as part of a service learning project by students in the Sunrise Leadership Academy. The Little Free Library movement started in Wisconsin in 2009. By installing little bookshelves in communities, the "librarians" hope to promote literacy and the love of reading, as well as a sense of neighborhood, by building free book exchanges worldwide. The concept is "Take a Book, Leave a Book." You are welcome to drop off your gently used books, and to help yourself to anything that catches your fancy. It's a library with no late fee! This one, built right by the playground in the park, is in a great location. I can imagine parents and children checking out the books, after an energetic hour in the playground. However, there doesn't seem to be a lot of usage though. Most of the time I pass by the library (repurposed from a newspaper stand) is rather empty. Hopefully more people will discover and use this little gem!

I love when they have Little Free Libraries in the park. It's a perfect spot where kids play and…read morecan grab books too. This is the beauty of the Little Free Library concept, it encourages READING!!! I love that. This LFL is located in the heart of Bergeron Park. You can find the blue LFL next to the Fitness Park along the trail. Look for the cute dog on the back. Grab a book. Share a book. Happy reading!

What is a Little Free Library?…read more It's a "take a book, return a book" gathering place where neighbors share their favorite literature and stories. In its most basic form, a Little Free Library is a box full of books where anyone may stop by and pick up a book (or two) and bring back another book to share. The movement started in Wisconsin in 2009. By installing little bookshelves in communities, the "librarians" hope to promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide. The idea really caught on and today there's an estimated 25,000 LFLs in all 50 states and over 70 countries. Maybe you'll wonder, but I haven't seen any in Miami? I was wondering the same thing too for the longest time. There are several LFLs in Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, even one in Key West. But I haven't found one in Miami. Whenever I mentioned LFL to my friends, they would say, oh, someone will come and steal the books - no, they'll steal the library - in a few days. Surely Miami is better than that. And proof is here, in this Little Free Library in the tiny village of El Portal, where the beautiful little wooden box has been installed since February 2015. And still surviving, offering reading enjoyment to adults and kids alike. Take a book or two with you, and if you find a title you like, bring it home. A library without late fee.

Say, you are in Wynwood. Chilling at a coffee shop, a brewery, a bakery, a pie shop, a juicery, or…read moreone of the restaurants. There are plenty of such places in Wynwood nowadays. Say, you feel like having a book in hand, so you can enjoy reading with your cup of brew, or juice, or whatever it may be. Now, where is a bookstore in Wynwood? Where can I find a book? Rescue is surprisingly close by. Just go on NW 2nd Ave. Look for the wall with white and green strips. You will see the words Bookleggers. You will find a little box on the wall. Lift open the door, and magically there are some books there for your taking. Whichever one tickles your fancy. Free. Period. Yours to keep. Yours to enjoy. With your single origin coffee. With your local crafted beer. With your cold pressed juice. With your Miami's Best water. All courtesy to Bookleggers, New Times' best bookstore winner. Nathaniel Sandler has poured his heart into promoting the love of books in Miami, and popping up his bookstore wherever you don't expect it to be. Or, let's say you are in Wynwood. You just finished reading a book and don't feel like carrying it around anymore. You just finished a book and you want to share it with someone. You know where to go.

This is one of the few Little Free Libraries that the City of Sunrise installed in its municipality…read moreback in February 2013, as part of a service learning project by students in the Sunrise Leadership Academy. The Little Free Library movement started in Wisconsin in 2009. By installing little bookshelves in communities, the "librarians" hope to promote literacy and the love of reading, as well as a sense of neighborhood, by building free book exchanges worldwide. The concept is "Take a Book, Leave a Book." You are welcome to drop off your gently used books, and to help yourself to anything that catches your fancy. It's a library with no late fee! This one is right outside the office of the park, in the form of a repurposed newspaper stand colorfully painted (by students, I believe). Honestly, who visits the office when they go to the park, except maybe to reserve a pavilion or something? Nonetheless, it has a nice view, overlooking the playground and the pond. So if you ever come to this park, stop by to drop off or pick up a book or two.

This is ESG's Little Free Library in Cedarwoods. Each LFL is registered and has a Charter number…read more There is an app where you can find any LFL locally or nationwide. The app is a game changer. That's how I find all these cool Little Free Libraries. This one is located in Cedarwoods Townhouse Association in Pempbroke Pines. It's a bit hidden inside the community and not by the main front entrance. You will find it next to the walking path. I've score a few good book trades here including a great book by Lisa Jewell, Then She Was Gone. I love these Little Free Libraries. It encourages reading!!! Especially for kids. I get excited every time I snag a book that's on my to be read list.

I am so excited there's a LFL so close to me. We recently relocated to Pines and just so happen to…read morelook out he map for an LFL only to find one on our walking path. My toddler was excited to view the books and this has to be one of the best LFL. So many children books and adult novels. We're looking forward to leave a book for others.

We Loved It...Such A Magickal Forest, Walking Meditation And Being Present And Connecting With…read moreNature By Grounding & Healing Your Inner Self. Definitely A Nature Lovers Paradise. Go And See For Yourselves. The Old Beautiful Florida.

We live waking at Fern Forest. The trails are beautiful and the "treehouse" in the middle is great…read morefor events and kids to explore. It's also a great spot for photos! One thing that could be improved is the wildlife children's center needs a major deep clean. It doesn't look like it has ever been cleaned. There is so much dust everywhere and has lots of spiderwebs around the baseboards and underneath the furniture. Great spot to get a spider bite. Lots of the content and activities are old and out of date.