Our Little Free Library Initiative
We have partnered with local organizations in Cleveland County to install Little Free Libraries across our county.
In 2023, we installed 4 Little Free Libraries. In 2024, we have installed two additional libraries. Each library is open to anyone who wants to take a book or leave a book and each library is hosted and managed alongside us by the partners listed below.
What is a Little Free Library?
Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Their mission is to be a catalyst for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all through a global network of volunteer-led Little Free Library book-exchange boxes.
Their vision is a Little Free Library in every community and a book for every reader. We believe all people are empowered when the opportunity to discover a personally relevant book to read is not limited by time, space, or privilege.
This is why we have installed and continue to install Little Free Libraries around our county so that ALL can have access to a book and read, no matter what!
Mt. Calvary Community Life Center
1205 Northside Drive
Shelby NC 28150
Partner: Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Community Life Center
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
235 A W Black Street
Cherryville NC 28021
Partner: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
Jefferson Park
915 Buffalo Street
Shelby NC 28150
(across from Faith Harvest Baptist Church)
Partner: Faith Harvest Baptist Church
Shelby Boys and Girls Club
412 West Sumter Street
Shelby NC 28150
Partner: Shelby Boys and Girls Club
Old Mooresboro School
308 W. Main Street
Mooresboro NC
Partner: Boiling Springs Rotary Club
Park Side Villa Apartments
Ramblewood Drive
Shelby, NC 28152
Partner: Gabe Devoe Foundation