Sudbury couple tends 'Little Library', neighbours take or leave books
CBC News | Posted: January 19, 2016 4:30 PM | Last Updated: January 19, 2016
There is a little red house perched on St. Clair Street in Sudbury — so small, in fact, that it can only hold a few books.
That's the "Little Library" built and tended to by Katie Bisset and her family.
The Sudbury woman said a couple of years ago, she saw the idea for a free, informal neighbourhood library on the hobby and inspiration web site Pinterest.
She asked her carpenter husband Tristan Legare to build one for their front yard, and he delivered a cheerful, gable roof miniature house with a window for a door.
The laissez-faire loaning system invites people browse what's inside, and take a book or leave one — whatever works.
"It's all anonymous," explained Bisset. "Unless I happen to see you and we have a conversation over books!"
Those conversations and interactions are the ultimate hope Bisset has of her friendly little project.
"It's been a great way to meet my neighbours!"