This is new in my neighborhood. A little free library!
My friend Katie sent me an email about little free libraries a few weeks ago. There are tons across America, but only one or two in Ireland. I was so surprised to see this one in my neighborhood last week. I love the little windows on the side and the fact that it matches the house perfectly!
Just something happy for your Monday!
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Too cute!
these are popping up all over now. We are thinking of putting one attached to the local daycare with children’s books inside. Such a wonderful system.
That’s a great idea!
So thrilled to see that you found one near you!
Yes, and I thought of you! How was your trip??
I just Googled Little Free Libraries in Dublin and found you! I discovered the LFL on-line a couple of days ago and wondered if there were any here in Ireland. I’ll be putting one in Drumcondra in a few days. I think it’s a great idea!
Oh fun! When you get it up, let me know! I’d love to see a photo! It’s such a lovely idea – I hope more of them pop up around Dublin!
Thats my house and the library was erected in memory of my granny as she had a huge passion for reading.
Hi Niamh! That’s so wonderful! We get such a kick out of browsing through the books when we walk by. Have a few to leave soon as well! Thank you, Granny Sal!
Hi Niamh and family!
I joined the LFL movement and built a library, thinking I would be the first in Ireland. Immediately I was told about yours which is the same but not part of LFL. Well done, it looks great! Mine is up now for almost a year and doing well – in particular I have a bunch of taxidrivers from Terenure Cabs using it!
Hi Emily. I am one of the late Granny Sal’s two daughters. We thank you for your kind words. The library was made for my sister by my brother in Knockvickor in Co Roscommon, and she did the art work. We had a grand opening and ribbon cutting and the first books were put in by some of my mothers oldest (childhood) friends. There has been a lot of positive feedback from neighbours and passersby and occasionally when leaving her house my sister has discovered a bag of books left on her doorstep, so there is no shortage of replacement books.