Mahatma Gandhi said, "An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind." But the Little Free Library that popped up recently in Nolita, with its "take a book, return a book" system, shows that bartering isn't so bad, because I am typing this with my 20/20 vision eyes (thanks, Acuvue!) happily nestled in place. Generously donated by Brooklyn College, the circular yellow construction that looks like it wandered straight out of a Pixar movie was designed by the supercool designers at Stereotank. Visitors are invited to step inside and snag a book, DVD, or CD (Haydn's hit album The Creation? Grab it before it's gone.) from its shelves as long as they provide a replacement. Now all we need is for someone to swap their copy of Infinite Jest for a new read so that I can finally get my hands on the book I've been too lazy to buy. Oh, and did I mention there's no one there to scold you about having to use your "indoor voice" either? Best library ever!
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY, NOLITA
Spring St. between Mulberry & Mott
New York, NY 10012
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Plenty of natural light enters through the library's roof (though it may not be the best place for a rainy day)
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY, NOLITA
Spring St. between Mulberry & Mott
New York, NY 10012
Plenty of natural light enters through the library's roof (though it may not be the best place for a rainy day)