The Trigg County Southwest Early Childhood Council has recently placed five “Little Libraries” in the area: Genesis Express, the Trigg County Recreation Complex, the laundromat, Hilltop Market and Hancock’s Market. And the organization is hosting a book drive through March.
The concept of “Little Libraries” has swept the nation over the last few years. Designed to encourage a love of reading, the contraptions are typically safe from hazardous weather, and they’re a place one can share and exchange books free of charge.
Often stocked with bound tales for all ages, the target demographic is to pass along children’s options for different families. Once children reach age 5, it’s the perfect location to donate any books possibly received from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which provides a free monthly book from age birth to 5, or a possible 60 stories.
In a “Little Library,” anyone may take a book or bring a book to share, and it’s proving to be one of the most successful ways to improve the reading achievement of children — particularly in the home.
If one has books to donate, they can be dropped off at the Trigg County Board of Education during any school day.
The first “Little Library” in Trigg County was built by the local Girl Scout troop several years ago, and was placed in front of Cadiz Hardware.
The newest “Little Libraries” were built by Trigg County High School students in Jodie P’Pool’s class, and was a project initiated by Molly Oliver.
Should one like to make a monetary donation for the purchase of books, please contact Holly Greene at the Trigg County Board of Education by phone (270) 522-2072, or visit the board office.
