Where to find those little book-sharing boxes throughout Palm Springs
We were able to map the location of miniature libraries stretching from West Yorba Road in the northern section of the city to East Avenida Granada in the southern part of town.
In May, when we reported on the little library dedication in the Twin Palms Neighborhood, we were aware it wasn’t the only such library in the city. We just didn’t know where the other ones were. Enter the helpful folks at the Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs (ONE-PS) to help us out.
Driving the news: With the help of Bob Farran and others with ONE-PS, and Denise Goolsby with the city, we were able to map the location of nine miniature libraries stretching from West Yorba Road in the northern section of the city to East Avenida Granada in the southern part of town.
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Why it matters: The book-sharing boxes are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day and are freely accessible to all, removing barriers to book access. By providing greater, more equitable book access, communities are stronger and it can influence literacy outcomes.
Zoom in: Many of the little libraries in Palm Springs are registered with the Little Free Library organization. That organization’s map shows more than three dozen such libraries registered in the Coachella Valley.
Yes, but: We suspect there are other little libraries here in Palm Springs, and that more will be established. If you know of one that’s not on the map, or if you create one in the future, simply drop us an email and we’ll update the map.
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