The council action seeks to encourage more of the libraries, said Councilman Kolby Granville, who helped push for the new policy. Residents who build or purchase a little library can submit an application and receipts to the city for a reimbursement.
The city set aside $10,000 in its budget for the program, which could fund at least 30 to 40 boxes, according to a city report. No permit or license is required to build a box, but they have to adhere to size limits.
“It really is the perfect grouping of things that cities tend to care about. It’s literacy, it’s recycling and it’s building community,” Granville said. “You’re likely to bump into and talk to neighbors if you have books available on your front lawn.”
R. Wolf Baldassarro is an American poet, writer, and columnist.
He has been a guest on radio, television, and internet podcasts; contributed to various third-party projects; and has material featured in literary publications such as the Mused Literary Review and Punchnel's "Mythic Indy" anthology.
He is the author of six books and a professional photograph gallery. In 2014 he added actor to his list of accomplishments and will appear in his first feature film as the villainous Klepto King in Aladdin 3477.
He has worked for over a decade in behavioral health and holds degrees in psychology and English. For more on his work and media contact information please visit his website at www.deepforestproductions.com
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Ryan Narramore, APR (@narramoreryan) tweeted at 9:57 PM – 25 Aug 2016 : @authorRWolf Did you know that @SWHDaz offers @LtlFreeLibrary to fund #earlyliteracy programs in #Arizona? https://t.co/5RawR2qNw8