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Is there anything better than stumbling upon a Little Free Library while out for a walk? My kids love finding little libraries at playgrounds and in hidden places, and we often find something fun to read while out or take home. One time, we even saw a local author adding his own published kid-friendly books to the selection!<\/p>\n

Over the past 5 years, little libraries have popped up every few blocks. Some are officially registered through the Little Free Library website<\/a>, which provides a map and locations of chartered spots, while community organizations have added others. The free library concept is simple: leave a book or two you have finished reading, and borrow one or two to enjoy. Some libraries also include little toys or other special inclusions for neighbours to enjoy. The best part of the Little Free Libraries is that it’s like a treasure hunt– you never know what gem you will find when you happen upon a new location. In addition to the official Little Free Library map, a Family Fun Vancouver reader sent in this map<\/a>, which is user-generated and focuses on Metro Vancouver. It includes most (if not all!) of the local Little Free libraries and other free sites like seed libraries and free grocery pop-ups.<\/p>\n

Grab your kids, explore your neighbourhood, and bring home a literary adventure.<\/p>\n

Little Free Libraries:<\/h2>\n

Website<\/strong>:
\nlittlefreelibrary.org |<\/a>
\nMetro Vancouver Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Is there anything better than stumbling upon a Little Free Library while out for a walk? My kids love finding little libraries at playgrounds and in hidden places, and we often find something fun to read while out or take home. One time, we even saw a local author adding
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