Little libraries dot the landscape all over Victoria and Oak Bay. If you are a book worm like me these repositories of free reading material are well-nigh irresistible. Last I heard there were nearly 300 of them. Right now I am reading a book on garden design (found at the Moss Bay box) preparatory to a visit to Saanich Native Plants in search of wildflower seeds for the front yard.
When we committed to the reno, we knew we wanted a book house on property - we thought a mini version of our house would be nice. It made sense to stock the shelves with literature that inspired living lightly on the land and material from the city and province to encourage that sort of behavior.
We have the great fortune of having someone make our book house for us. Though it does not resemble our residence, it is adorable. Chandra Horth our energy coach at City Green and a friend built it from an old Ikea cabinet found on the street, and salvaged material from our site. Chandra had the bright idea to add a mini solar panel so that at night the contents of the library are illuminated,
I ought to register the library for ease of finding. Thinking of putting a library at your place - you might find these links useful Little Free Library and learn about The Greater Victoria Placemaking Library
The day the book box debuted - June 19, 2020 -