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Little Libraries: A Gallery

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     Little libraries are so damn cute!  The books inside are usually kind of eh, but I still love them and whenever I see one, I stop to take a picture. These pictures have been accumulating on my phone for quite a while now, so I thought I'd share them with y'all.
     You're welcome!  Unless you had your heart set on reading a nice book review.  In that case, sorry?

Spotted at Harvard University
We found a Book of Mormon at this one.
I think this was by Prospect Park?
Admirably tidy.
My bookshelves don't look this nice.
Awww, they painted it

     - Carly

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  1. UnknownAugust 28, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    Yay! I've recently become rather obsessed with these. I'm fascinated with the many forms that they can take---from crude to disturbingly extravagant. I've started a pictorial catalog. It's a fun thing for me to do when I go for a walk. I'll force myself to take different routes, because I never know when I might stumble upon one of these gems. They're like hidden treasures! :D Great post!

    - Anna

    www.melodicthriftychic.com

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