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September 22, 2022

Little Free Library 51049 Update

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Many of my readers know that I have had a Little Free Library at The Whistlestop Market in Cedar Mountain, NC for over 5 years. My first one was a birthday present from Chris and we had a friend build it for us. It has served the community well for a long time but after replacing the door and trying to weather proof it multiple times we realized that it was indeed time to update with a new one. I absolutely loved this one and it was hard to say goodbye to it but it will be repurposed at our home. We do live in a temperate rain forest so it is difficult to keep outdoor wooden things nice in our weather.

Taking the old LFL down.

Our son, Aaron, had promised to build me a new one and when he and Erin were down over Labor Day they brought the new one with them. It is a little smaller than my original one but is built really well and will serve the community well for at least another 5 years. I am thrilled. It even has a cedar shingles on the roof (dollhouse shingles).

Of course it rained the entire weekend so we had to put off the installation but over the weekend Chris and I got it put up with a minimal amount of effort. Now THAT is a surprise because you know how those projects tend to go.

I need to go back and take pictures when there are no shadows but you get the idea.

We transferred the sign and loaded it up with new books. The post is a little large for the current one so I am going to try to figure out something to do on the “wings” so that it doesn’t look so bare but until then I am happy to say that our Little Free Library is back in business, complete with a dehumidifier that I can trade in and out to help keep those books dry in our damp environment.

Just look at some of the great books that are just waiting to be shared.

And of course we had to take the obligatory picture of me posing with it. Follow along on our Facebook page by clicking here.

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  1. jena c. henry
    September 22, 2022 at 06:53 am

    What a wonderful family project!

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  2. Judy D
    September 22, 2022 at 07:33 am

    Perhaps a set of weather proof bookends would look nice sitting beside your new library. It looks nice and I’m sure it will be enjoyed by the community 😀

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 22, 2022 at 07:36 am

      I am actually looking at little book themed planters but the bookend idea is great!

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  3. Susi K.
    September 22, 2022 at 11:26 am

    Love this so much. I’ve never seen one of these in Florida. Not sure how long they would last done here.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 29, 2022 at 10:27 am

      I am sure there are some around you that you just don’t know about. There is a Little Free Library locator app now that if they are registered they are able to be located by the app which makes it fun.

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  4. Shirley Matthews Dunn
    September 22, 2022 at 12:33 pm

    How great is it to have “The Little Free Library” as a family project! The update is great!! Great ideal for your community!!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 29, 2022 at 10:26 am

      Thanks, Shirley. I have fun with my LFL and was so happy that Aaron said he would make another one for me.

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  5. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    September 22, 2022 at 02:38 pm

    What a wonderful gift from Aaron. You are bringing such joy, doing such a good thing by hosting a LFL. How about setting some stones on that ledge, painted stones with encouraging messages for folks to take and place in their communities? I love finding painted stones with uplifting messages when I’m out and about. Sometimes I’m tempted to take one, but always leave it for the next person to discover. But you could encourage people to take them and spread the joy, the love, the positivity.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 29, 2022 at 10:25 am

      He did a great job. I am so happy to have that the door will close well on now and I don’t have to worry about some of the books getting wet. Especially where we live with all of the rain. I have a little planter ordered and the stone idea is a good one as well. I do love those painted stones.

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  6. dawnkinster
    September 22, 2022 at 04:54 pm

    OH! I forgot I have a book for your library…I will get organized and send it down to you soon.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 29, 2022 at 10:24 am

      Yay!

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  7. Mama's Empty Nest
    September 23, 2022 at 12:09 pm

    Looks great!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      September 29, 2022 at 10:23 am

      I am so happy to have one that does not leak anymore! Aaron did a great job.

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