West Caldwell Teen Builds Free Libraries For Eagle Scout Project

WEST CALDWELL, NJ — A West Caldwell resident recently finished his Eagle Scout project, constructing several Little Free Libraries in the area.

James Stevens of West Caldwell Boy Scout Troop 2 built four Little Free Libraries in an effort to promote environmental literacy, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. said.

According to littlefreelibrary.org:

“A Little Free Library is a ‘take a book, return a book’ free book exchange. They come in many shapes and sizes, but the most common version is a small wooden box of books. Anyone may take a book or bring a book to share. Little Free Library book exchanges have a unique, personal touch. There is an understanding that real people are sharing their favorite books with their community; Little Libraries have been called ‘mini-town squares.’”

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