Something exciting is coming to our church grounds this Sunday — and our Grade 2–5 Adventurers are doing it!
What Is a Little Free Library?
If you haven’t encountered one before, you’re in for a treat. A Little Free Library is a small, weatherproof box — kind of like a birdhouse for books — installed in a public spot where anyone can take a book, leave a book, or both. There’s no library card, no due dates, and no fees. Just the simple joy of sharing stories.
The Little Free Library movement started in 2009 with one man honoring his late mother’s love of reading, and it has since grown to over 200,000 Little Free Library book-sharing boxes in 128 countries. The idea is beautifully simple: books should be free and accessible to everyone, right in their own neighborhood.
Our Library — Built by Kids, for Kids
In the past UUCC had a little free library built by kids. During the early part of the pandemic shutdown we took it down. Now in 2026, our Grade 2–5 Adventurers spent last Sunday learning about the Little Free Library program and turning our old library into their own work of art. This Sunday, April 26th, they will be rolling up their sleeves and installing it right here on the church property.
We couldn’t be more proud of these young builders — and we’d love for the whole congregation to help fill it up!
We Need Your Book Donations!
Here’s how you can be part of the magic:
We are accepting children’s books only — picture books, early readers, chapter books, middle grade novels — anything a child from toddler to tween might love. Please, no adult titles.
Drop-off location: [To be announced — watch for signage at the church!]
We’d love as many books as possible by this Sunday for the big opening, but donations are welcome anytime after that too! The library will always be happy to receive fresh books to keep the shelves rotating.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Books should be in good, readable condition — no torn pages, heavy water damage, or missing covers
- All genres and topics welcome: fiction, nonfiction, adventure, humor, nature — you name it. Coloring and activity books are great too!
- Bilingual books or books about diversity are a wonderful addition if you have them
Take One, Leave One — Or Just Take One
We want everyone to feel welcome to use the library. The spirit of a Little Free Library is generosity without scorekeeping. If a child takes a book and never brings one back, that’s perfectly fine — that’s the whole point. We trust that over time, books will flow in and out and find exactly the readers who need them.
Questions? Reach out to Kat Papcun or Jenni Papp.
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