It began with a donation of 750 books back in May 2020. While the world was shutting down due to Covid, the Brooklyn Book Bodega was just getting started on their mission to increase accessibility and ownership of books.
Over the years, they've continued providing Kiddie Science, and thus our community, with access to thousands of books for age 12 and under. At first, we hosted book swaps in front gated area, which then grew to events on the public sidewalk. Ultimately, thanks to grants and the support of donors, we established a Little Free Library right outside the Lab which holds an assortment of free books. On any given day, you can find board books, early readers, picture books, young adult novels, popular titles, and much more!
While joyous, maintaining our Library hasn't always been easy. Inclement weather once blew the doors right off, breaking one of them. With hundred of hands opening and closing the doors, the latch broke and has needed ongoing maintenance. The volume of books our Library holds ultimately caused sagging, which meant we did some creative troubleshooting to provide structural support.
Our local community and ongoing support from the Brooklyn Book Bodega means our Library is always well stocked. We often enjoy overhearing the squeals of joy as a young reader finds the perfect books.
Of course, the popularity of the Library means we're looking at making upgrades and replacements this spring to make it event better. We hope you can support the ongoing care and keeping of the Kiddie Science Lab Little Free Library with a tax deductible donation via Venmo, Paypal, or Zelle:
@kiddiescience or kiddiescience@gmail.com
Over the years, they've continued providing Kiddie Science, and thus our community, with access to thousands of books for age 12 and under. At first, we hosted book swaps in front gated area, which then grew to events on the public sidewalk. Ultimately, thanks to grants and the support of donors, we established a Little Free Library right outside the Lab which holds an assortment of free books. On any given day, you can find board books, early readers, picture books, young adult novels, popular titles, and much more!
While joyous, maintaining our Library hasn't always been easy. Inclement weather once blew the doors right off, breaking one of them. With hundred of hands opening and closing the doors, the latch broke and has needed ongoing maintenance. The volume of books our Library holds ultimately caused sagging, which meant we did some creative troubleshooting to provide structural support.
Our local community and ongoing support from the Brooklyn Book Bodega means our Library is always well stocked. We often enjoy overhearing the squeals of joy as a young reader finds the perfect books.
Of course, the popularity of the Library means we're looking at making upgrades and replacements this spring to make it event better. We hope you can support the ongoing care and keeping of the Kiddie Science Lab Little Free Library with a tax deductible donation via Venmo, Paypal, or Zelle:
@kiddiescience or kiddiescience@gmail.com
