Royal Palm Beach residents Erin and David Franklin once again partnered with the Rotary Club of Royal Palm Beach to bring additional “Little Free Libraries” to the village.
The project was part of the club’s annual literacy project spearheaded by Literacy Chair Selena Samios. The club received a grant from the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County to help fund the project. Eight kits and supplies were purchased and distributed to various Royal Palm Beach parks with the help from the Parks & Recreation Department.
“The Little Free Libraries have brought to me more joy than I expected when bringing them into the community,” Erin Franklin said. “Visitors to our parks love using them. I feel like it is a treasure hunt for books.”
Books have been donated by many, including teachers at H.L. Johnson Elementary School.
“I really love how it is such a symbol of community bringing us all together through the simple shared act of giving and taking books,” Franklin said.
The three groups worked together to first bring the tiny libraries to the village in 2019.
“Many people have been so appreciative and generous in helping maintain the program in Royal Palm Beach by donating books, time and libraries for our neighbors to share,” Franklin reflected.
