The History Behind LFL #1339

A request was made this spring to the tech ed teacher at JC High School asking if there were any students interested in building a LFL.  Between many other projects already in progress, high school student, Logan Brooks, found the time to construct this library.  With school coming to an end, Logan left a few finishing touches for school superintendent, Mike Garvey, to complete.  A shelf was built, the door, a handle, and the official charter sign were attached, and the brace for mounting was completed.  I even got in on the finishing touches! 

On July 13, 2012, LFL #1339 was put in place near the sidewalk at CJ O'Neil's home on Watertown Street.  CJ is a long-time resident of Johnson Creek, a retired school librarian, and an extremely active member of our community.

 

 

LFL #1441 the Construction Phase

             

Johnson Creek LFL Map

Where are the LFL in Johnson Creek?

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Two LFL within 48 Hours!

Within the past 48 hours, two Little Free Libraries have opened for business in Johnson Creek.  We live in a wonderful community that is filled with caring people.

LFL #1339 is at 213 Watertown Street
Library Steward: CJ O'Neil

LFL #1441 is located on Highland Blvd.
Library Steward: Lloyd Schultz

Here are the four Johnson Creek Little Free Libray charter signs.

Drop Off Locations

If you have books you'd like to donate to the Johnson Creek Little Free Library, we have three drop off locations.
213 N. Watertown St - CJ ONeil (books can be placed inside the front porch)
401 Union St - Maria Marroquin (books can be placed in the tote near the front door)
313 Coventry Circle - my house (books can be placed at the front door)
We are especially in need of books for young children and for adults.

Thanks!

Pat PJ Hunkins and his wife, Liz, residents of Johnson Creek, published a children's book titled, Herbie the Erbie : What are These Things Called Feelings? and have offered copies for our JC Little Free Libraries!!!! Thank you so much!!

 

Items needed for the base...

2"x6" pieces of wood
8 ft 4"x4" treated posts

If you have anything that might work for the base, please let me know.

For more information on how to build the base  Click Here

A few pages of book labels were printed today!

Our first three officially numbered charter signs arrived today!!

Little Free Libraries can be made in any shape or design.  It is important that they are water proof and can handle our often times crazy Wisconsin weather.

As of today, Johnson Creek Little Free Library has three confirmed little library locations; one will be on Watertown St, another will be on Union St., and a third will be on Cedar St.

We are in need of volunteers with wood-working skills to help build the little libraries.  The organization encourages building with as many recycled items as possible.  The building plans and tips can be found at http://www.littlefreelibrary.org/

Other ways you can help:

• Spread the word about Johnson Creek Little Free Library.  Word of mouth, this blog, and Facebook are currently being used as means of communication.
• Gather books (adult, young adult, children) to help keep the little libraries full
• Donate 1 1/3" x 4" blank address labels to be used to label each book that goes into a little library
• Help print labels

Contact Sam Garvey for more information.
slgarv68@gmail.com
699-4118

The Little Free Library movement started in 2009 when Todd Bol from Hudson, WI, built one in the shape of a one-room schoolhouse in honor of his mother, a retired teacher.  Now more than 1000 have sprung up like mushrooms around the country and overseas. Wisconsin, though, remains the hotbed of Little Free Libraries. 

For more information take a look at the Little Free Library website.  http://www.littlefreelibrary.org/