What a great concept! Getting people to want to read is a task and books are expensive! I'm not a…read morehuge "book worm" but I hear that it strengths your vocabulary, (and I need that ) Much like how the little free library helps strengthen the community it serves here in Kenmore. Have old books you can donate them! Need a good read on the plane to Cali? Swing to the LFLofKenmore ! Also if your a total worm I noticed they have small events as well! I believe it's Sunday November 9th 4-530pm donuts and cider and getting your read on! Check it out, I did and I wasn't disappointed.

This very cute library is located in front of a home. Painted yellow, it's very visible against the…read moregreen of the trees nearby. As it is a residential area, there's no problem with stopping your car to browse the library. Standing on a single post (a lathed bedpost?), the library has a single door. Someone cleverly put a lip over the door to protect the books and it has a metal roof. Some of the paint is peeling a bit thanks to the Canadian weather. Inside, simply stuffed with books. Half hardcovers and half paperbacks, it's a broad selection of titles with a thriller, some summer reading and such. Looks great! This is charter number 30224 and it has the steward's name listed with this caption, "This is a family library, 5 people to make this work. My lovely daughter in law gave us the idea, my son supplied the wood for the door and plexiglass, hubby built the library during the summer heat, and finally my brother put a beautiful copper roof on it. The look on my grand child's face when she picked her first book out was priceless. I have met some wonderful people out by the library, it couldn't be any better." [Review 1455 of 2024 - 133 in Ontario - 22478 overall]

I visit The Children's Book Bank at Morningside at least once a week, and I have to say--I'm…read moreabsolutely obsessed! My baby adores the Baby Circle Time with Ken & Agnes; it's such a joyful experience every time. What makes it even more special is that we always get to leave with a free book for her and one for me too. The staff are incredibly welcoming and create such a warm, inviting atmosphere. Their selection is amazing, with books for all ages, including multilingual options, which I truly appreciate. This place is a gem for parents and little ones alike!

I spotted this cute library in the parking lot of the Montessori school as I was on my way to…read morecoffee. It is tall and narrow with four shelves of books behind two doors. Inside the library, a lot of books and I was happy to add one or two of my own as I reduce the size of my library at home. All paperbacks. Some taller books are a little jammed in there but there's still plenty to choose from. Nothing caught my eye today. It is charter number 67413 and the online caption reads, "We are so grateful to one of our families for building and donating our beautiful peace pole little library. It is a perfect addition to our Montessori school!" [Review 1396 of 2024 - round number 400 in New York - 22419 overall]

Buffalo Reading Invasion combines a passion for reading with community building. The concept was…read morecreated by Geoff Schutte, an employee of Tapestry Charter School and AmeriCorps alumni. The reading invasion is exactly what it sounds like - an "invasion" of readers once a month gathered in a public setting. Previous locations include Bidwell Park, Hoyt Lake, community gardens on the Westside of Buffalo, Larkin Square, Symphony Circle, Wilkeson Pointe, etc. People come out once a month for an hour of silent reading while relaxing and gathering in beautiful public spaces, generally from 7-8pm. Check out buffaloreadinginvasion.com for more information or to find out when and where the next reading invasion might be. I've been seeing other cities adopting an idea similar to this and hope the idea takes off. Reading together with friends only once a month is not nearly enough! Coming together to enjoy the act of reading is a beautiful thing. I'd recommend you bring something to sit on (chair, blanket, etc.), a book, perhaps a snack/picnic, and a sweatshirt or additional blanket to keep warm once the sun goes down. Happy reading!

Located near the intersection of two residential streets in downtown Buffalo, this library might be…read moreeasy to miss. It is painted white though the paint is peeling and it has a gray shingle roof. A single door secured by an eye hook. Inside, two shelves of books that I tidied into a line. All paperbacks today and nothing that particularly caught my eye. This is charter number 130060 and it is listed on the Little Free Library database. There is no steward mentioned but the caption reads, "In the heart of the West Side of Buffalo, where people from all over the world live together, we love welcoming books of many topics and languages." [Review 1516 of 2024 - 432 in New York - 22539 overall]

I didn't realize we had such a beautiful park in the city with such beautiful fall colours. It does…read moreget busy during the weekends. Before 4pm on weekdays are the best times to come. The main attraction is Earl Bale's Storm Management Pond. Great bike or hike. It's a short trail but steep at times.

An underappreciated park at the western edge of the Lansing neighbourhood that bordres on Earl…read moreBales Park and a path that leads to the Don Valley Golf Course. The park features a nice playground for kids of all ages, a baseball diamond, and tennis courts for those who are so inspired. The 401 zips along on the horizon, especially in fall and winter when the trees aren't as thick with leaves. A good spot for activity, but not much of a place to sit and relax. Where are all the trees in Toronto's parks? We seem to enjoy great, big lawns.

Good location with some parking lots around the area. Small but quite convenient location for the…read morekids and other neighbors with finch corridors along the park. One of my favorite biking and running routes .

Located steps from the Finch Subway station and surrounding office towers, this park is truly a…read morehidden gem in the Yonge and Finch area; providing the perfect 'escape' to laze under a tree during your lunch hour. Our company picnic was held at this park last week and it was the perfect spot! Of course, there was no 'lazing' under any trees for us as we played various games and ran around like idiots for a few hours! There are plenty of open, flat areas near the baseball diamonds for relay races, egg tosses and the like. Although there are plenty of benches situated along the paths, there doesn't seem to be any picnic tables in the 'grassy' areas around the park or under trees making it somewhat awkward during the BBQ. As with all parks in Toronto, a permit is required when holding an event or gathering of 25 people or more but they are relatively quick and easy to obtain.

I really love the variety of pathways and trails along Edward Gardens…read more The perfect place for summer gatherings and events with plenty of parking and accessible transit. I also checked out Dandelion Café at Edwards Gardens, a charming spot tucked inside the Toronto Botanical Garden's historic barn courtyard. The setting is beautiful, with patio seating overlooking the gardens which is perfect for a rest after strolling the trails. The menu offers light bites, drinks, and sweet treats, with heartier options like wood-fired pizza and grilled dishes on summer music nights. Service is friendly, the atmosphere is peaceful, and the seasonal hours make it a lovely warm-weather destination. A hidden gem for a relaxing coffee or snack surrounded by nature. I really enjoyed the smoothie popsicles and Nanaimo bar. Definitely will be back again.

Looks beautiful throughout the year. I often go here to enjoy a walk. Photos are from my last two…read morevisits here - love how the place glows up differently in different seasons. One photo is from spring and another from fall this year and I think this place is gorgeous in every season.

Get here super early on the weekends. This place is extremely popular with families. There are BBQ…read morespots, walking trails, beautiful greenery, flowers, dedicated dog paths. Safe space for everyone. A truly great place to exercise, get in your cardio, decompress and appreciate life. My personal oasis of WELLNESS during both the summer and winter months.

For those of you who do not want to drive hours to sightseeing the autumn colour leaves, the Earl…read moreBales Park maybe the perfect place for you. - Parking can be extremely difficult on both weekdays and weekends, make sure you go early. - After parking the car, it still needs to walk approximately 10 minutes before arrive at the Earl Bales Stormwater Management Pond, where it is the perfect place for sightseeing the autumn colour leaves. - Not recommend to go on a cloudy day. - Please refer to my photos to see how beautiful is this place, as photo is better than a thousand words.