More Free Little Libraries

In November, we told you about the new Free Little Library at Washington Park, well it looks like the trend has spread throughout the city. Last Friday, June 20, in collaboration with Newark Public Schools (NPS), United Way of Essex & Hudson, City of Newark and the Trust for Public Land put up five new wooden mini-library structures. The mini libraries were built, painted and installed by NPS construction and art students who attend Newark Leadership Academy.

The libraries are based on premise "take a book, leave a book." Books will offer Newark residents reading materials that can be accessed any time of day or night, year round and there are plans for community and schoolbook drives to keep the libraries continually stocked.

Little Free Libraries have been built in countries throughout the world as a way to increase literacy and instill a love of reading in children, families, and the surrounding community. Newark's Little Free Libraries are located in parks and at early childhood centers throughout the city:

Jesse Allen Park: 41 Avon Avenue
Early Childhood School West: 26 Speedway Avenue
Hope Garden: 260 Bergen Street
River Front Park: Raymond Boulevard/Somme Street
Sarah Ward Nursery: 27 Jay Street