SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA/WBTW) – The Little Free Libraries are part of a non-profit organization that have worked for the last 10 years to create the largest book sharing movement in the world.
Little Free Libraries has on file over 500 libraries across the state of South Carolina.
The non-profit’s community book exchange program model has few rules. Any person can take or leave a book or two.
The books should be in good condition and be topics that some could want to read, which could be anything from the bible to cook books, picture books to novels.
Margret Aldrich, the organization’s Programing Manager, said libraries are still a great resource for books. Aldrich added that the Little Free Libraries are more like communal gifts.
“A little free library can provide increased access to books, maybe for people who don’t have books at home. It’s an easy way to pick up a book when you’re walking to the bus, when you’re walking to work. But, it’s also a way for people to connect with your community,” Aldrich said.
There are libraries in all 50 states, 91 countries, and nearly 80,000 across the world. Some locations in the News13 area include:
- Country Club Drive in Bennettsville
- 4211 Carolina Exchange Drive, Myrtle Beach
- 708 12th Ave., on the corner of 12th Ave. and Lakeside, Conway
- Chicora Subdivision at 1119 Naomi Ave., Conway
- 1821 Racepath Ave., Conway
- 172 Talon Drive, Conway
- 607 First Street, Darlington
- 2701 W David McLeod Blvd., Florence
- Barnes Street Activity Center, 513 Barnes Street, Florence
- Henry Timrod Free Little Library, 1901 E Old Marion Hwy, Florence
- Mail Center, 2131 Seaford Dr., Longs
- The lib, 3579 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet
- The Battery in The Market Common, 869 Johnson Avenue, Myrtle Beach
- 3rd Avenue North and North Ocean Boulevard, North Myrtle Beach
- 9th Avenue North and North Ocean Boulevard, North Myrtle Beach
For more information on how to find a free library or build one yourself, click here.
