The Village at Western Oaks is getting 21 Little Free Libraries thanks, in part, to the city’s Neighborhood Partnering Program. The program, which teams up with neighborhoods to help with community-driven projects like park improvements, public art, gardens and trails, accepted a proposal from the neighborhood’s HOA to share costs on the installation of the libraries, which are small, book-sharing boxes that can be used by anyone. Similarly, anyone can reach out to the NPP, either about starting their own little library project or any other enhancement. More information, including proposal guidelines, can be found on the city’s website.
Elizabeth Pagano is the editor of the Austin Monitor. More by Elizabeth Pagano