**From Kristin: About ten years ago I had the idea to put up a Little Free Library at our home in Brownsburg. My husband built one from scrap lumber and ours opened in April 2016 and is still very popular! I'm sad to have moved away from it now, but I know it still brings great joy to readers of all ages.
Avoid the "summer slide" by getting your kids reading this summer!
A study by the University of Tennessee at Knoxville found reading just 12 books during the summer was as effective as summer school.
How can we get our kids excited about reading?
One way is to let our kids choose their own content. A trip to a Little Free Library in Hendricks County can give your child (and YOU!) plenty of choices and get them excited about picking up a book.
 Courtesy of Little Free Library |
Little Free Libraries are available worldwide, with more than 150,000 registered book-sharing boxes in 70 countries. It's estimated 70 million books are shared each year through Little Free Libraries, offering access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds.
The Little Free Library concept is simple: Anyone may take a book or share a book. (You do not need to share a book in order to take one!)
Using Little Free Libraries is a great way to keep your bookshelf uncluttered, feel good about sharing with others, and score some great new reads for your kids — and you too!
Check out the nearest Little Free Library locations in Hendricks County below or use the Little Free Library online search tool to find libraries that are officially registered. (You might find others while driving around that are not "official" but still great to use!) For entertainment on the go, you can even download the app.
Locations of Little Free Libraries in Hendricks County:
- Calvary United Methodist Church at 575 Northfield Dr., Brownsburg
- 105 Westbourne Dr., Brownsburg
- 200 N. Green St., Brownsburg
- 653 Sable Chase, Brownsburg
- 734 E. Main St., Brownsburg
- 450 S. Jefferson St., Brownsburg
- 21 Parkwood Dr., Brownsburg
- 1898 S. Odell St., Brownsburg
- 6570 E. Hwy 36, Avon
- 6332 Woodcrest Dr., Avon
- 4521 Gibbs Rd., Danville
- 651 Vestal Rd., Plainfield
- 212 Eastern Ave., Plainfield
- 842 E. Main St., Plainfield
- 1225 Midnight Pass, Plainfield
 Courtesy of Little Free Library |
Looking for a fun summer project? Consider starting your own Little Free Library. Find out how!
