Your library is so beautiful! My kids helped paint a butterfly and garden scene on the side of our LFL that faces the house, it feels like a secret time capsule capturing their perspective at that age. I recently had a neighbor I had never seen before tell me that my LFL was a gem of the neighborhood. I haven't tried any themed offerings but that sounds fun!
Aw, I love that, Anna! I love how the side of the LFL that faces the house is a treat just for the stewards. And compliments from the neighbors are the best!
Ooh so exciting! You're going to love it. There are some great resources for stewards that LFL offers. I just got a shipment of 25 (!) free books for kids that's available for LFL stewards in Georgia. I also asked for a Book of the Month subscription for my birthday — those books have been super popular whenever I put them in the library.
I love this in so many ways but especially as a LFL steward myself. We opened ours in August, it's been really fun and I have a lot of ideas for the future. Its been an important way to focus on community for me, especially recently.
A good friend always wishes me a day filled with “unexpected joy” at the end of our calls. I love her reminder AND I love becoming aware of those moments. Such as today when a small envelope arrived from Atlanta with a wee hand drawn heart on the back and a sweet thank you note (with stickers!) inside. 💫 Thank you •KHG• You made my day, filling it with unexpected joy💌
What a gracious and beautiful gift to your neighbors and to yourself. Your brother did an awesome job painting that for you. Wonderful. Never lose that piece of you.
I love Little Free Libraries! And yours is so lovely. I also loved the essay by Carlos Greaves - thinking I need to write out a list of all the things that bring me joy as well.
I gasped at the picture of your LFL, it is so beautiful! I live in a place where it’s not really feasible to have one up during the winter months, but think I want to start doing a seasonal LFL next year! Love this inspiration.
As someone who tends to melancholy, and who is highly sensitive and therefore deeply feeling the weight of {all of this}, I very much need reminders that joy connects us to our humanity, that joy is essential, vital. Even in, especially in, chaos, devastation and despair. I am going to need those reminders over and over. Thank you for this reminder. 💝
Your library is so beautiful! My kids helped paint a butterfly and garden scene on the side of our LFL that faces the house, it feels like a secret time capsule capturing their perspective at that age. I recently had a neighbor I had never seen before tell me that my LFL was a gem of the neighborhood. I haven't tried any themed offerings but that sounds fun!
Aw, I love that, Anna! I love how the side of the LFL that faces the house is a treat just for the stewards. And compliments from the neighbors are the best!
This is so well timed!!! My LFL also sat in the shed for a year and im putting it up this week!!! This was solid advice. I’m even more excited now
Ooh so exciting! You're going to love it. There are some great resources for stewards that LFL offers. I just got a shipment of 25 (!) free books for kids that's available for LFL stewards in Georgia. I also asked for a Book of the Month subscription for my birthday — those books have been super popular whenever I put them in the library.
Amazing!!! Thank you! I also requested some from Libraries for Liberation too
Where can you find the resources for the LFL Stewards?
Here! https://littlefreelibrary.org/stewards/helpful-resources/ And the book giveaways are here: https://littlefreelibrary.org/books/
I find so much joy in this newsletter! I always leave feeling inspired and a little less alone. Thanks, Katie! <3
That's so kind. Thank you, Emily!
I love this in so many ways but especially as a LFL steward myself. We opened ours in August, it's been really fun and I have a lot of ideas for the future. Its been an important way to focus on community for me, especially recently.
What good company! I love that, Kathryn.
I love this unapologetic and honest pursuit and honoring of joy, Katie. Brought me much needed joy this morning.
Thank you, Carla! That means a lot.
I can't wait to add a LFL to my yard! Planning out the yard now so hopefully in the spring, I'll be able to add one!
I love it! You're going to get so much joy out of it.
💕Joy?💕
A good friend always wishes me a day filled with “unexpected joy” at the end of our calls. I love her reminder AND I love becoming aware of those moments. Such as today when a small envelope arrived from Atlanta with a wee hand drawn heart on the back and a sweet thank you note (with stickers!) inside. 💫 Thank you •KHG• You made my day, filling it with unexpected joy💌
What a gracious and beautiful gift to your neighbors and to yourself. Your brother did an awesome job painting that for you. Wonderful. Never lose that piece of you.
I love Little Free Libraries! And yours is so lovely. I also loved the essay by Carlos Greaves - thinking I need to write out a list of all the things that bring me joy as well.
I gasped at the picture of your LFL, it is so beautiful! I live in a place where it’s not really feasible to have one up during the winter months, but think I want to start doing a seasonal LFL next year! Love this inspiration.
As someone who tends to melancholy, and who is highly sensitive and therefore deeply feeling the weight of {all of this}, I very much need reminders that joy connects us to our humanity, that joy is essential, vital. Even in, especially in, chaos, devastation and despair. I am going to need those reminders over and over. Thank you for this reminder. 💝