With the support of the Asheville Fire Department, POP unveiled a public Little Free Library at Asheville Fire Station 2 earlier this month. Now, we have placed a second LFL at a local fire station: Station 5 at 1074 Hendersonville Road. The library sits beside a city bus stop, allowing riders to transform their waiting experience into an opportunity for learning or entertainment.
We are so excited that the fire department is allowing us to place Little Free Libraries at their stations! Built by students in the Green Opportunities GO Build Program, these boxes provide gently used books for readers of all ages and interests. The initial supply of books for preschool and elementary-aged readers are provided through grant funds from the Duke Energy Foundation.
These new library boxes are among thousands around the world representing the Little Free Library program, a grassroots movement designed to inspire reading, community, and creativity. Passersby of this and other LFL boxes are invited to peruse the selection, take a book from the library (either to keep or return later), or leave a book to share with others in the community.
The POP Project’s ongoing goal is to provide books where there are few or none. POP manages six additional official Little Free Libraries around Buncombe County. We have pledged to make sure the library boxes remain full of books. However, if you spot one running low on books, please let us know! Email us at aPOPproject@gmail.com.
Check out our new box:
