Little Free Library Volunteering

[lydamorehouse]

 I did a fun thing today.

I found out through VolunteerMatch that Tropes & Trifles was looking for people to restock books in little free library "book deserts." So, this afternoon, I drove out, got my box of books, and set out with the Little Free Library app. 

I had never installed the LFL app before. I had lost the "confirm your email" email and so I wasn't able to take notes as I drove around (I have since rectified that) and so I mostly used the app for its ability to give me GPS directions to various LFL. I still have half a box yet to deliver. I'll try to remember to take pictures when I go out driving tomorrow!  

I'm now very tired, but what fun!

Comments

[lydamorehouse]

People do steal books ocassionally. I don't know what to tell you. I mean, I just feel sad for the people who think they're going to make any money doing that. Books just aren't all that valueable, monetarily-speaking. We value them! But the going price is pennies on the dollar used. Lots of places are so full up they won't even buy used books.

But, it is awful when people clean the LFLs out.

For myself, I just whisper, "Whelp, good luck with that, friend," and refill the stock.