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Alexa and Aubree Bedoya choose a book from the Pie Bar library.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Little Free Library celebrates the love of reading, the joy of sharing in a location near you.<\/h3>\n

Happy Spring and welcome to May, which just so happens to be Little Free Library (LFL) month. If you have never heard of these libraries, you are in for quite the treat.<\/p>\n

A LFL is a \u201ctake a book, return a book\u201d concept that is most commonly seen as a freestanding, small wooden box filled with books. The best part is it\u2019s free! These libraries can be found in communities around the world to share the love of reading.<\/p>\n

Little Free Library (www.littlefreelibrary.org) is a nonprofit \u201cthat builds community, inspires readers and expands book access for all through a global network of volunteer-led little libraries,\u201d according to the website. \u201cThrough Little Free Library book exchanges, millions of books are exchanged each year, profoundly increasing access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Little Free Library at Dupree Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Currently, there in more than 100,000 registered libraries in 108 countries These libraries work purely on an honor system. If you choose to take a book, you may also leave one for someone else to enjoy.<\/p>\n

I first learned about LFLs many years ago when visiting a friend out of state. I noticed her neighbor had a cute replica of a tiny library to house books in her front yard. I absolutely loved the creativity behind the design and also the ability to share books. As an avid reader, I was excited to learn Cherokee County has seven libraries.<\/p>\n

On my trek to explore them, I was pleasantly surprised to see that many had a variety of books including children\u2019s books, young adult novels, fiction and even cookbooks. I also made it my mission to donate some of my favorite books for others to enjoy. I included children\u2019s books; what better way to spread the love of reading than sharing with children. I took my daughter on my journey because she loves books just as much as her mama.<\/p>\n

We had fun checking out the treasures to be found at Dupree Park and outside the Pie Bar in Woodstock. I encourage anyone who enjoys reading to visit a Little Free Library, and you may just find your next favorite book.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Woodstock resident Candy Baylor is an avid reader, and shares her love of reading with her 1-year-old daughter and the members of her neighborhood book club.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Alexa and Aubree Bedoya take a minute to read a book to Calisse Baylor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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7 Little Free Libraries In Cherokee County<\/h2>\n

The following structures are registered at www.littlefreelibrary.org.<\/em><\/p>\n

E.T. Booth Middle School LFL<\/strong>
\n6550 Putnam Ford Drive, Woodstock 30189
\nThe Little Free Library at E.T. Booth Middle School was one of the 100-library giveaway recipients celebrating LFL reaching 100,000 book-sharing boxes worldwide. It officially opened Aug. 17, 2020.<\/p>\n

Grand Little Free Librar<\/strong>y
\n3055 Eagle Watch Drive, Woodstock 30189
\nBuilt to serve the community and neighborhood of Eagle Watch, and to honor Grand \u2013 a great man who loved reading to his children and grandchildren. The Grand Little Free Library houses books for children and adults and is located near the park and the pool for easy access to its residents and guests.<\/p>\n

Lepak Library<\/strong>
\n314 Creekbend Drive, Woodstock 30188<\/p>\n

Cedar Mill Little Library<\/strong>
\nbtonkin44@gmail.com
\n228 Cedar Mill Lane, Woodstock 30189
\nA library for the kids and young adults of our community.<\/p>\n

Little Free Pie-Brary<\/strong>
\nhello@orderpiebar.com
\n8720 Main St., Suite 130, Woodstock 30188
\nThe Little Free Pie-Brary came to be with the simple, kind gesture of a customer, who shared some books with the employees. They thought about making a little library for the office, but instead decided to make one for the community. This library became a part of the store\u2019s \u201c30 Days of Kindness\u201d Project, where Day 5 celebrated \u201cTake A Book, Leave A Book.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dupree Park<\/strong>
\nKaren Wyatt
\n513 Neese Road, Woodstock 30188
\nThis free library box was built and created by Girl Scout Troop 10421 to give back to the community through the love of reading.<\/p>\n

Cherokee Charter Academy<\/strong>
\n2126 Sixes Road, Canton 30114
\nThis library was built and donated to Cherokee Charter Academy by the Dilling Family. Cherokee Charter Academy is a free public charter school with kindergarten through eighth grade.<\/p>\n

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