Little Library at Walnut Beach Reopens

The Friends of the Milford Library (FOML) has announced the reopening of the Little Library at Walnut Beach (outside Firehouse Art Gallery, 81 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT).

The new Little Library is stocked with books and ready to once again serve the community. It is registered with Little Free Library Ltd. and can be found on their worldwide maps.

The bright blue library box, handcrafted in America by Amish artisans, was made with plastic lumber from recycled milk jugs. The composite material is made to better withstand weather conditions near the shoreline. 

Little Libraries follow the simple concept of "take a book, leave a book." Each of FOML's Little Libraries has volunteer stewards who are responsible for overseeing and checking on the stock of books. When leaving a book, keep in mind that space is limited and no books are to be left outside the Little Library box.

The previous Little Library at Walnut Beach was taken down in October 2022 due to age and safety concerns.

FOML invites the public to visit our other Little Library at the Milford YMCA (near the soccer fields), which is open year-round and stocked with books for both adults and children to borrow or swap. The Little Library at Gulf Beach is seasonal and will re-open in the Spring.

The Little Library project is sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Library, a nonprofit, 501(c)3 volunteer organization. All proceeds raised by the Friends are used to fund children and adult programs, museum passes, and expenses not covered by the Milford City Budget. For questions or further information, email milfordlib.friends@gmail.com.

Little Free Library® (LFL) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that builds community, inspires readers, and expands book access for all through a global network of volunteer-led Little Free Libraries. There are more than 150,000 registered Little Free Library book-sharing boxes worldwide in all 50 states, 115 countries, and seven continents. Through them, over 250 million books have been shared since 2009. LFL received the 2020 World Literacy Award as well as honors from the Library of Congress, National Book Foundation, and others.

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Submitted by Milford, CT

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