LFL Charter #148261

The women in the Circle I belong to at my church have been together for forty years. In that time we've developed a reputation as Movers and Shakers. It was through our influence that about twenty-five years ago the church realized its need to be more accessible and put on an addition with an elevator and a handicapped restroom.

Last winter, one of our newer members led an extremely lively discussion on book deserts. (It must be noted at this point that among the Circle's members there are no fewer than two actual librarians.) The discussion led to the development of a couple of projects. One is still in the organizing stage. 

We also decided that we wanted to sponsor a Little Free Library on the grounds of the county's food pantry situated about ten minutes up the road from Near Philadelphia. The location is the large campus of a former Roman Catholic Church / school / convent / rectory, now owned by a thriving Baptist congregation.

I knew there is a retired librarian who likes wood working in our congregation, so I approached him and he readily agreed. At our most recent meeting, each member brought in a book to contribute. I shamelessly approached grandchildren and nieces/nephews and neighbors -- surely they'd have books they'd outgrown. 

They did.

My very wise husband, suspecting a request would be forthcoming, offered to do the installation and the library's builder kindly offered to help. Today was the day. When they were finished, I had the joy of stocking our Little Free Library.