Share a Book: 'Little Free Library' Opens in Reston

A morning stroll, a book in hand, a quick stop at the library along a garden path: Reston’s own “Little Free Library” is now open, thanks to the efforts of Reston residents Doug and Angela Howard.

The ”library” has been approved by the Reston Association and installed behind the Howard’s property in North Reston. You can access it on the (pink) path off Lake Newport (north) on the pipe line. The ”library” sets on the left about half-way down the hill. Anyone is welcome to come and take or drop off a book—completely for free.

The Little Free Library movement was started in Wisconsin by Todd Bol, who went on to found the nonprofit Little Free Library organization. Here’s what LittleFreeLibrary.org has to say about the concept:

“It’s a ’take a book, return a book’ gathering place where neighbors share their favorite literature and stories. In its most basic form, a Little Free Library is a box full of books where anyone may stop by and pick up a book (or two) and bring back another book to share. You can, too!” You can find other “little free libraries” by going to this search engine on their site.

Click here to watch this two minute video to see how Little Free Libraries work.

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PHOTO courtesy of Angela Howard