Little Free Libraries

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A collaborative project of the Amityville Public Library, the Amityville School District, and the Village of Amityville bringing "Little Free Libraries" to parks and schools around town. The Little Free Library movement places small book shelters in neighborhoods and is based on the premise of "take a book, return a book.” The mission is "To promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide and to build a sense of community as we share skills, creativity and wisdom across generations."
 

Special thanks goes out to:

Senator Michael Venditto and the Suffolk County National Bank for their generous donations to fund the Little Free Libraries; High school art teachers Jayne Grasso, Nidia Keaveny and Heather Rickard and their students for painting the Little Free Libraries; The Book Fairies, Library volunteers, and patron donations for helping stock the Libraries and Daniel DeMarco and Associates for cutting lumber for the posts, as well as Charlie Chamberlain, the Village Department of Public Works, and the School District for installing the Little Free Libraries.

 

Visit a Little Free Library at these locations: James A. Caples Memorial Park (Village Beach and Ballpark), Nautical Park, Northwest Elementary, School, New Pocket Park (name and location TBA), Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School-corner of Ireland Place and Park Avenue, and Peterkin Park. 

Take the "Literacy-Friendly Neighborhood Pledge" to work together with your neighbors to develop and engage in activities that promote reading in the community. If you, your organization, or business are interested in volunteering to steward a Little Free Library, please contact the Library:  631-264-0567 or info@amityvillepubliclibrary.org.