The Library Society works closely with other community partners to select locations for Little ‘Free Libraries’ where underserved families with young children can have open and improved access to free books. Bookmobiles were first introduced in the early 20th century to ensure books were available to those who could not access a library. The Library Society Book Drop will utilize this familiar concept and facilitate its outreach delivery with its very own bookmobile – the physical manifestation of the program that delivers access to books in a number of ways. In conjunction with the Book Drop bookmobile, Little Free Libraries will be stationed around the community to house donated and recirculated books for little ones who wouldn’t normally have access to take home.
We have now funded over 20 Book Drop Little Free Libraries, and anticipate an average of $200 for stocking and ongoing maintenance. We have partnerships with organizations such as the Lowcountry Food Bank, Lowcountry Pregnancy Center, Trident United Way Community Gardens, and others in the community as homes for our Little Free Libraries. Books for these CLS ‘Outposts’ will be possible by engaging the entire community to support those who do not have books.
Thank you for helping us reach this goal, and a special thank-you to those who have sponsored the construction and ongoing care of the Book Drop‘s Little Free Libraries: Kay and Peter Crnkovich, Jonathan Zweig, Mr. and Mrs. Dave and Tara Skirzenski, Ms. Margaret P. Schachte and Mr. Hal S. Currey, Mr. and Mrs. Travers Auburn, Mrs. Elaine R Sack, Nina Kaufman, Ms. Heather McFarlin, Mr. and Mrs. George Smithy, Mr. James M. Bergen and Ms. DiAnne L. Arbour, Mrs. George B.E. Hambleton, Mr. Layton L. Register, Dr. Duane H. and Elizabeth Kirkman, Anne and Jeff Tibbals, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew B. Barkley, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Jenrette, Mrs. Dawn Burns, Ms. Jennifer Chestnut Comer, Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Pulling, Mr. John A Warren, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pelzer