This community book box is not part of the Little Free Library system. Instead, it is an outreach…read moreprogram that is part of the Boynton Beach city library. The box is located in Sara Sims park south of the racquetball courts. It is a single post with a door and no shelves inside. Today, the contents looked to be some magazines and other books. I think these are likely surplus from the library. [Review 14795 overall, 297 of 2021, number 1287 in Florida.]

The City of Sunrise is the first city in South Florida to install Little Free Libraries in its…read moremunicipality. This one was installed back in February 2013 as part of a service learning project by students in the Sunrise Leadership Academy. The Little Free Library movement started in Wisconsin in 2009. By installing little bookshelves in communities, the "librarians" hope to promote literacy and the love of reading, as well as a sense of neighborhood, by building free book exchanges worldwide. The concept is "Take a Book, Leave a Book." You are welcome to drop off your gently used books, and to help yourself to anything that catches your fancy. It's a library with no late fee! This one, built right by the playground in the park, is in a great location. I can imagine parents and children checking out the books, after an energetic hour in the playground. However, there doesn't seem to be a lot of usage though. Most of the time I pass by the library (repurposed from a newspaper stand) is rather empty. Hopefully more people will discover and use this little gem!

This is one of the few Little Free Libraries that the City of Sunrise installed in its municipality…read moreback in February 2013, as part of a service learning project by students in the Sunrise Leadership Academy. The Little Free Library movement started in Wisconsin in 2009. By installing little bookshelves in communities, the "librarians" hope to promote literacy and the love of reading, as well as a sense of neighborhood, by building free book exchanges worldwide. The concept is "Take a Book, Leave a Book." You are welcome to drop off your gently used books, and to help yourself to anything that catches your fancy. It's a library with no late fee! This one is right outside the office of the park, in the form of a repurposed newspaper stand colorfully painted (by students, I believe). Honestly, who visits the office when they go to the park, except maybe to reserve a pavilion or something? Nonetheless, it has a nice view, overlooking the playground and the pond. So if you ever come to this park, stop by to drop off or pick up a book or two.

What is a Little Free Library?…read more It's a "take a book, return a book" gathering place where neighbors share their favorite literature and stories. In its most basic form, a Little Free Library is a box full of books where anyone may stop by and pick up a book (or two) and bring back another book to share. The movement started in Wisconsin in 2009. By installing little bookshelves in communities, the "librarians" hope to promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide. The idea really caught on and today there's an estimated 25,000 LFLs in all 50 states and over 70 countries. Maybe you'll wonder, but I haven't seen any in Miami? I was wondering the same thing too for the longest time. There are several LFLs in Sunrise, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, even one in Key West. But I haven't found one in Miami. Whenever I mentioned LFL to my friends, they would say, oh, someone will come and steal the books - no, they'll steal the library - in a few days. Surely Miami is better than that. And proof is here, in this Little Free Library in the tiny village of El Portal, where the beautiful little wooden box has been installed since February 2015. And still surviving, offering reading enjoyment to adults and kids alike. Take a book or two with you, and if you find a title you like, bring it home. A library without late fee.

Say, you are in Wynwood. Chilling at a coffee shop, a brewery, a bakery, a pie shop, a juicery, or…read moreone of the restaurants. There are plenty of such places in Wynwood nowadays. Say, you feel like having a book in hand, so you can enjoy reading with your cup of brew, or juice, or whatever it may be. Now, where is a bookstore in Wynwood? Where can I find a book? Rescue is surprisingly close by. Just go on NW 2nd Ave. Look for the wall with white and green strips. You will see the words Bookleggers. You will find a little box on the wall. Lift open the door, and magically there are some books there for your taking. Whichever one tickles your fancy. Free. Period. Yours to keep. Yours to enjoy. With your single origin coffee. With your local crafted beer. With your cold pressed juice. With your Miami's Best water. All courtesy to Bookleggers, New Times' best bookstore winner. Nathaniel Sandler has poured his heart into promoting the love of books in Miami, and popping up his bookstore wherever you don't expect it to be. Or, let's say you are in Wynwood. You just finished reading a book and don't feel like carrying it around anymore. You just finished a book and you want to share it with someone. You know where to go.

Little free libraries are small boxes of books set up in communities to promote reading and…read moresharing. It's based on the take a book leave a book concept, but nobody is keeping tab, so feel free to clear out your bookshelves at home, or take a few books without leaving any (though clearing a LFL out would be rather rude...) Lake Worth has plenty of LFL in the city and it's fun discovering them as I explore the city. I found this one as I was on the way to El Pueblo Chapin restaurant, (which is an excellent Guatemalan restaurant by the way). The box is well maintained and beautifully painted.

You could literally get lost in this place!! Theres so much to explore and look at that honestly if…read moreyou wanna get lost from reality for a little bit this is the place! There is such a large collection of books new and old that that search is so fun. They also have dvds, blurry, action figures, collectible glasses and I'm sure so much mire that I didnt see. The owner is super sweet and helpful. If youre looking for anything specific he can point you in the right collection and if they dont have it hes also willing to search for it and get it shipped in on your behalf. I think prices start at $3.99 for paperbacks and go up from there. They also take your old books in. I can't wait to try it out and will update everyone as soon as I do about the process!!

I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in this bookstore. I was really shocked when I saw how…read morelarge it was. It seems like the aisles kept going, and there was a huge back room full of more aisles of books, And they have a nice section of comic books also which was cool. I thought the section for comic books wasn't as large as I was hoping, but still cool, and I had plenty to go through. Also there is a case with some rare ones also. The staff was really friendly and helpful. My husband found a really cool Star Wars item there he was happy. They also have a small selection of collectible toys. Went walking around more and they have children's book section with vintage books, I had when I was a kid definitely had to take one home. The prices are very good here and reasonable. If you're a book lover, this is definitely a good place for you. You will be pleasantly surprised. If I were in the area of North Palm Beach I will definitely stop in again.

A library in front of a library?…read more Yes, in case you can't find enough books in the library. Or better yet, if you would rather not return your books or forget to and get fined for it, a little free library is perfect for you!! Little free libraries are small boxes of books set up in communities to promote reading and sharing. It's based on the take a book leave a book concept, but nobody is keeping tab, so feel free to clear out your bookshelves at home, or take a few books without leaving any (though I won't recommend clearing a LFL out...) This LFL is located in front of the big library. It's well maintained, and tend to have more children books than others. Lake Worth has plenty of LFL in the city and it's fun discovering them as I explore the city.