The Library Society will work 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.
Each ‘Little Library’ requires $825 for materials, assembly and installation. We estimate an additional $200 for stocking and ongoing maintenance. We are exploring partnerships with organizations such as the Lowcountry Food Bank, Lowcountry Pregnancy Center, Trident United Way Community Gardens and others with the goal of installing a minimum of 20 during the first year. We aim to secure funding for installing and maintaining 40 little libraries by September. 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!