Little Free Libraries

The 2012-2013 Buffalo County 4-H Countywide Service-Learning Project was to promote local literacy projects through intergenerational reading opportunities and the creation of Little Free Libraries. As a result of 4-H members service, the establishment of nearly 30 Little Free Libraries occured all filled with free books for exchange. The mission of the Little Free Library is to promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide and to build a sense of community as we share skills, creativity and wisdom across generations.

Buffalo & Pepin Counties Little Free Libraries Brochure and Map

  

Host Site: Buffalo County Courthouse

Location: Alma, Wisconsin

Sponsored By: Buffalo County 4-H Youth Leaders’ Council

This bookcase was placed especially for use by Courthouse employees, clients and visitors. Youth leaders were careful to include books from diverse cultures and in multiple languages in this Little Free Library to promote literacy for all.

This is a registered site with LittleFreeLibrary.org

Alma Courthouse LFL

Host Site: Gingerbread Day Care Center, Badger Road

Location: Fountain City, Wisconsin

Sponsored By: Boaz Boosters 4-H Club in Richland County, Wisconsin

This unique barn themed Little Free Library was given as a gift from Richland County 4-H members to Buffalo County 4-H members as a start to their Countywide Service-Learning Project for literacy development in 2013.

This is a registered site with LittleFreeLibrary.org

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Host Site: Guenther Home, near Badger Road

Location: Fountain City, Wisconsin

Sponsored By: Boaz Boosters 4-H Club in Richland County, Wisconsin

Go Pack Go! This Little Free Library is a tribute to Green Bay Packer fans everywhere. While it is all green and gold on the outside, the books on the inside are an eclectic collection including adult mystery novels and children’s favorites.

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Host Site: Rieck’s Lake Park

Location: Alma, Wisconsin

Sponsored By: Mill Creek 4-H Club

The library serves campers at Rieck’s Lake and local Alma residents. It was one of many Little Free Libraries filled with discarded books contributed by the Alma Public Library.

This is a registered site with LittleFreeLibrary.org

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Host Site: St. John Lutheran Church

Location: Alma, Wisconsin

Sponsored By: Mill Creek 4-H Club

This Little Free Library is frequented by congregation members, Fig Tree Childcare young people and their families as well as those who visit the Buffalo County Food Pantry.

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Host Site: Alma Beach & Marina

Location: Alma, Wisconsin

Sponsored By: Mill Creek 4-H Club

The Alma Beach is the perfect place to play a sport with a friend, take dip in the river and read a good book. Check out the fantastic collection at this Little Free Library soon.

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Host Site: Beth’s Café

Location: Nelson, Wisconsin

Sponsored By: Mill Creek 4-H Club

This Little Free Library is unique in its design. Mill Creek 4-H members constructed the library and painted it with love and care. The library is excited to welcome the guests and diners at Beth’s.

This is a registered site with LittleFreeLibrary.org

 

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Host Site: Lincoln Town Hall

Location: Township of Lincoln on Hwy 88

Sponsored By: Mill Creek 4-H Club

A Little Free Library is not complete without its book collection. Do not let this hand painted Holstein cow library fool you, it contains multiple media items and is frequented by both people and deer! It is housed at the old public school site in Lincoln township.

This is a registered site with LittleFreeLibrary.org

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Host Site: Laura Ingall Wilder Museum

Location: Pepin, Wisconsin

Sponsored By: Mill Creek 4-H Club

Making a stop in the birthplace of Laura Ingalls Wilder? Take a moment to learn more about the history of Pepin County and see the collection of books as well. The library features Little House books as well as many more! It is located just near the Pepin Visitor’s Map.

This is a registered site with LittleFreeLibrary.org

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Host Site: Montana Methodist Church

Location: Township of Montana on County Road U

Sponsored By: Montana Pioneers 4-H Club

This Little Free Library is decorated with the handprints of Montana Pioneer 4-H members and houses books for young and old including a unique collection for Christian churchgoers.

 

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Host Site: G-Mart, Owners Chuck & Bonnie Kent

Location: Gilmanton, Wisconsin

Sponsored By: Lookout Legends 4-H Club

This Little Library is ready to serve local students, senior citizens and community members in the Gilmanton area. The library was built by 4-H members and filled with a huge collection of books as well.

 

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 Host Site: Lyster Lutheran Church Parish Hall

Location: Near Modena, Wisconsin on County Road F

Sponsored By: Cheerful Workers 4-H Club

Members of the congregation appreciate the diverse array of novels, children’s picture books and religious books available just outside the Parish Hall in Lyster. The Little Free Library was constructed by young 4-H members and their fathers. Enjoy!

 

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Host Site: Waumandee Country Store

Location: Waumandee, Wisconsin

Sponsored By: Golden Hornets 4-H Club

Waumandee Country Store hosts this Little Free Library bookcase inside for their patrons and guests. Golden Hornets 4-H Club members took the time to code these books by genre and reading level for the enjoyment of the readers.

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Host Site: Albany Town Hall

Location: Township of Albany

Sponsored by: Hilltop Climbers 4-H Club

This Little Free Library is developed completely from recycled materials. The library was designed to mirror the Town Hall where it is located.

This is a registered site with LittleFreeLibrary.org

 

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Host Site: Marten Center

Location: Mondovi, Wisconsin

Sponsored by: Bear Creek 4-H Club

Members and leaders of the Bear Creek 4-H Club worked together to design, build and install this Little Free Library. The location is perfect for Mondovi seniors enjoying a healthy lunch at the meal site or for youth participating in the programs at the Mondovi Community Youth Center.

 

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Host Site: Tourist Park

Location: Mondovi, Wisconsin

Sponsored by: Hilltop Climbers 4-H Club

This Little Free Library is developed completely from recycled materials and serves local residents and campers to Tourist Park. The library is surrounded by the beautiful flower gardens maintained by the Mondovi Gardening Club.

This is a registered site with LittleFreeLibrary.org

 

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Host Site: Mirror Lake Park

Location: Mondovi, Wisconsin

Sponsored by: Hilltop Climbers 4-H Club

This Little Free Library, located near the newly constructed pavilion, is made from recycled construction materials and serves frequent Mirror Lake Park goers. The library is often utilized by local residents who enjoy lunch by the shelter.

This is a registered site with LittleFreeLibrary.org

 

Host Site: Glencoe Town Hall

Location: Township of Glencoe on State Road 95

Sponsored by: Glencoe Hustlers 4-H Club

The location is perfect for local seniors enjoying a healthy lunch at the meal site or for local community groups that utilize the building. Voters who visit the town hall will be welcomed by the farm themed Little Free Library and garden boxes, both constructed by Glencoe Hustlers 4-H Club members and leaders.

 

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Host Site: Former St. Mary’s School Basement

Location: Fountain City, Wisconsin

Sponsored By: Hill & Hollow Helping Hands 4-H Club

This site is special as the Little Free Library is located onsite near the Fountain City Food Pantry shelf. Visitors and residents of the Fountain City area will be delighted to see the selection developed at this library.

 

 Fountain City LFL

Host Site: Buffalo City Park

 Location: Buffalo City, Wisconsin

Sponsored by: BBC 4-H Club

Take a break from your Barn Quilt Tour and enjoy a book at the Buffalo City Park. This Little Libarary is very unique in the fact that it  serves many purposes.  It offers free books for everyone to enjoy, and it is part of the Barn Quilt Service Learning Project Tour. The Barn Quilt Service Learning Project is a project designed to promote Agricultural Tourism in Buffalo County.

 

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Host Site: Scenic Valley Swimming Pool

Location: Cochrane, Wisconsin

Sponsored by: 4-H Afterschool (Super Clovers 4-H Club)

Buffalo County 4-H Afterschool members from the Cochrane-Fountain City school district filled this library with books and magazines for visitors to the Goose Lake Park and Swimming Pool. The students plan to keep it filled with interesting reads all summer and winter!

 

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Host Site: Modena Town Hall

Potential Location: Modena, Wisconsin

Sponsored by:  Buffalo County 4-H Youth Council

Originally constructed by the Montana Pioneers 4-H Club and then mounted by the former Naples Novelty 4-H club, this Little Free Library is now maintained by youth leaders from all over Buffalo County. The library houses a ton of books from adventure and classics to children’s books and adult fiction, including some bilingual resources.

 Modena Town Hall Little Library