tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post271096185557026606..comments2023-10-30T08:00:54.059-04:00Comments on Laurel's Leaves: Book love builds communityLaurel Garverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-3798489327677886112013-03-26T11:13:07.162-04:002013-03-26T11:13:07.162-04:00On the site, there are some urbanites who got perm...On the site, there are some urbanites who got permission to put up boxes at laundromats and other places where neighbors gather. Just takes a little extra creativity and cooperation.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-53647566066120557032013-03-26T11:11:46.206-04:002013-03-26T11:11:46.206-04:00Check out the Little Free Library link for more de...Check out the Little Free Library link for more details on how they suggest running a library. It is essentially an honor system, and can be especially good for passing along books your kids outgrow.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-86744683587457666822013-03-26T11:07:57.731-04:002013-03-26T11:07:57.731-04:00Awesome! I can't wait to hear how it enriches ...Awesome! I can't wait to hear how it enriches your neighborhood.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-63795028599108253662013-03-22T21:30:58.373-04:002013-03-22T21:30:58.373-04:00That is so sweet! If I had a house (instead of a t...That is so sweet! If I had a house (instead of a triplex) I'd add: "build library box" to my to do list!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-80294700250347390882013-03-22T12:31:38.508-04:002013-03-22T12:31:38.508-04:00This is really making my creative juices flow. If ...This is really making my creative juices flow. If we could have an honor system, wouldn't that be so cool to do in our neighborhoods or our schools? Love it!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-8947754516237277902013-03-21T23:22:00.121-04:002013-03-21T23:22:00.121-04:00I'm planning to put one of these up in front o...I'm planning to put one of these up in front of my yard this summer. It's such an awesome idea!Stephanie Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437077559099315853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-90939512838501301702013-03-21T21:15:34.872-04:002013-03-21T21:15:34.872-04:00I hope you do it, Tricia. It's a great way to ...I hope you do it, Tricia. It's a great way to give back to your community and also meet other book lovers.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-33888816021692654912013-03-21T21:14:52.104-04:002013-03-21T21:14:52.104-04:00I thought it was my neighbor's idea alone and ...I thought it was my neighbor's idea alone and was pleasantly surprised to find out they're international!Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-39008914976598680312013-03-21T21:14:16.258-04:002013-03-21T21:14:16.258-04:00The kits are somewhat pricey, but they're very...The kits are somewhat pricey, but they're very high quality materials, really solid construction to stand up to the weather. My neighbor's box is so cute, painted to match her eccentric house. Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-60096611390370613932013-03-21T21:12:58.149-04:002013-03-21T21:12:58.149-04:00I like the community-building aspect of it--that i...I like the community-building aspect of it--that it helps neighbors strike up conversations and build relationships.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-15411996143380378802013-03-21T21:12:11.830-04:002013-03-21T21:12:11.830-04:00What's cool about the neighborhood box is how ...What's cool about the neighborhood box is how diverse the genres of sharing. It can be titles that appeal to young and old. Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-38784969638540296922013-03-21T18:36:22.770-04:002013-03-21T18:36:22.770-04:00I was talking to someone about this just last week...I was talking to someone about this just last week. I haven't seen one in my neighborhood. Maybe I should start one!Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-40271192885531385992013-03-21T15:27:25.449-04:002013-03-21T15:27:25.449-04:00I've read about this before. I think it's ...I've read about this before. I think it's a fabulous idea!Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-3793619334231803332013-03-21T12:40:08.632-04:002013-03-21T12:40:08.632-04:00I haven't heard of this, but it's wonderfu...I haven't heard of this, but it's wonderful! Thanks for sharing. I'll be checking it out.Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-3329377559389941662013-03-21T12:29:13.631-04:002013-03-21T12:29:13.631-04:00That's so awesome. I've seen similar ideas...That's so awesome. I've seen similar ideas in laundry rooms and waiting rooms too.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-91027721320857147032013-03-21T12:07:31.130-04:002013-03-21T12:07:31.130-04:00I've seen this in the news too. It's an aw...I've seen this in the news too. It's an awesome idea. Since I give my books away on my blog, I probably wouldn't do one. But I love the idea of giving away books.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-76276419998083271352013-03-21T11:39:47.162-04:002013-03-21T11:39:47.162-04:00What would we do with out Oprah's team alertin...What would we do with out Oprah's team alerting us to cool things? :-D<br /><br />Since my neighborhood already has one, I thought the next best thing would be sharing it on my blog! It has been fun sharing books with neighbors.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-18924419408099483812013-03-21T11:23:55.930-04:002013-03-21T11:23:55.930-04:00Oh, loving this. So much. I didn't realize the...Oh, loving this. So much. I didn't realize there was an actual organization that did this! What a wonderful way to spread the love of reading! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing! Jessica L. 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