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

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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

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!!

 

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.

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/