It's always fun to see a Little Free Library "out in the wild!" I love to spot them, browse their selection, leave a book if possible, and then look them up on the official website, because sometimes they have interesting stories to go along with them! There's also an app you can download to find local Little Free Libraries where you can even "check in" to keep track of the ones you've visited! We recently took a visit to Cape May, and I came prepared with a bag of books I wanted to donate and a list of the LFLs I wanted to see. On previous trips to the area, I've checked in at a lot of the LFLs, but there were some I hadn't seen yet and a couple new ones, too!
#179685 - This LFL is called "The Library Across the Street From the Zoo," and that's exactly where it's located! This was an easy stop after our trip to see Henry's peacocks (and the other animals, LOL!).
#194535 - This LFL is located in the parking lot of the Museum of Cape May County and was another easy drive from the zoo. It had quite a few children's books in it!
#151169 - This was a cute little library in West Cape May. Another well-stocked library!
#79479 - This library is called Lily & Sadie's Little Free Library and it has a lovely story associated with it: "Cape May, NJ is a wonderful beach community where people walk, bike, say hello to their neighbors and slow down to enjoy a good book. I wanted to share my love of reading with all who have the good fortune of spending a day, week or summer in our beautiful town."
#91966 - This LFL is located just a block or two away from the previous one and also has a great story: "We are voracious readers and I wanted a way to share my numerous books with other people especially visitors to Cape May who may be on vacation and forgot a book for the beach. This library is dedicated to my mother who loved reading and loved her local library and instilled a love of reading in her children and grandchildren. I am excited to have the opportunity to build our little library and enrich the lives of others in our community."
#186987 - A couple years ago, there was only one LFL on the island containing the towns of Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, and North Wildwood - now there's five! We were able to visit two more of them on this trip, including this one. I love the flags and the fact that they want everyone to have a book to read on the beach!
#188161 - This is another newer LFL in Wildwood Crest and I love the story behind it: "This Handmade Library was handmade for my birthday by my grandddaughter, Ginny Teufel. I encourage everyone to take anything that interests them and maybe bring something to donate."
#194535 - This LFL is located in the parking lot of the Museum of Cape May County and was another easy drive from the zoo. It had quite a few children's books in it!
#151169 - This was a cute little library in West Cape May. Another well-stocked library!
#79479 - This library is called Lily & Sadie's Little Free Library and it has a lovely story associated with it: "Cape May, NJ is a wonderful beach community where people walk, bike, say hello to their neighbors and slow down to enjoy a good book. I wanted to share my love of reading with all who have the good fortune of spending a day, week or summer in our beautiful town."
#91966 - This LFL is located just a block or two away from the previous one and also has a great story: "We are voracious readers and I wanted a way to share my numerous books with other people especially visitors to Cape May who may be on vacation and forgot a book for the beach. This library is dedicated to my mother who loved reading and loved her local library and instilled a love of reading in her children and grandchildren. I am excited to have the opportunity to build our little library and enrich the lives of others in our community."
#186987 - A couple years ago, there was only one LFL on the island containing the towns of Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, and North Wildwood - now there's five! We were able to visit two more of them on this trip, including this one. I love the flags and the fact that they want everyone to have a book to read on the beach!
#188161 - This is another newer LFL in Wildwood Crest and I love the story behind it: "This Handmade Library was handmade for my birthday by my grandddaughter, Ginny Teufel. I encourage everyone to take anything that interests them and maybe bring something to donate."
It's great some people use LFLs to recycle their books.
ReplyDeleteAgreed! I usually have a stack I'm looking to get rid of.
DeleteI love this post and thanks so much for sharing the pictures of these great 'Little Free Libraries'.
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks so much, Kay!
DeleteThe little pink one is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteRight?? So colorful!
DeleteLove all of these! I have been all around CM, but never noticed the LFL. I will need to check them out. We go to the Wildwood Crest beach, so I will have to keep my eye out for the last one - it looks familiar! It's such a good idea to have free libraries at the shore - hit it up on your way to the beach!
ReplyDeleteA lot of the ones in Cape May are kind of outside the "downtown" or historic areas. I had to look them up on the app or I probably wouldn't have found them!
DeleteAww I love the stories behind some of these. The pink one is so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love when they have a story!
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