Avoid the "summer slide" by getting your kids reading this summer!
A study by the University of Tennessee at Knoxville found reading just 12 books during the summer was as effective as summer school.
How can we get our kids excited about reading?
One way is to let our kids choose a book they are interested in! A trip to a Little Free Library in the Springfield area can give your child plenty of choices and get them excited about picking up a book.
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Little Free Libraries are available worldwide, with more than 150,000 registered book-sharing boxes in 70 countries. It's estimated 70 million books are shared each year through Little Free Libraries, offering access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds.
The Little Free Library concept is simple: Anyone may take a book or share a book. (You do not need to share a book in order to take one!)
Using Little Free Libraries is a great way to keep your bookshelf uncluttered, feel good about sharing with others, and score some great new reads for your kids — and you too!
Check out the nearest Little Free Library locations below or use the Little Free Library online search tool. For entertainment on the go, you can even download the app.
Locations of Little Free Libraries in the Springfield area:
Becky's Little Library
44 Apricot Hill Lane
West Springfield, MA
Betty Fenn Memorial Little Free Library
144 Washington Rd.
Springfield, MA
Free Little Library
45 Lindsay Road, Springfield, MA
Kate Powell #94352 East Longmeadow MA
11 Chatham Circle
East Longmeadow, MA
Lilfree413
159 Saint James
Springfield, MA
Little Free Library 16 Acres
76 Winding Lane
Springfield, MA
Memorial Park Free Library
495 Main Street
Hampden, MA
Michele Barker #122283
East Longmeadow MA
Paco's Little Free Library
310 Plainfield Street
Springfield, MA
River Song's Book Exchange
8 Fordham Street
Springfield, MA
Sam's Little Free Library
165 Shaker Road
East Longmeadow, MA
Steve Fratoni
1 Pomeroy St.
Wilbraham, MA
The Golden Little Free Library
the corner of Ohio Ave and Butternut Hollow Road
West Springfield, MA
Unity House
245 Porter Lake Dr.
Springfield, MA
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Looking for a fun summer project? Consider starting your own Little Free Library. Find out how!
