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Little Free Library Locations
History
Little Free Library (www.littlefreelibrary.org) 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 Library exchange boxes.
There are over 175,000 libraries in 121 countries sharing over 400 million books.
In Orland Park, there are currently five registered libraries on private property and two in Village Parks including Centennial Park and Veterans Park.
Orland Park Public Library (OPPL) personnel have approached the Village regarding adding additional Little Free Libraries in Orland Park.
The OPPL would purchase the library boxes and installation materials, and Village staff would perform the installation. The OPPL would maintain and update the boxes twice per month.
A similar arrangement was utilized for the Story Walk north of the Recreation Administration building along the pond path several years ago.
Staff presented adding Little Free Libraries to two places in the Village including the Village Center near the existing story walk and Quintana Park to the Recreation Advisory Board (RAB) on May 7, 2024. The RAB unanimously approved adding these two locations. Library staff approached the Village to add a third location, Cachey Park, on May 13, 2024.
Staff seeks approval to add three Little Free Libraries on Village property including near the Story Walk, Quintana Park and Cachey Park in locations agreed upon between the Village and the Orland Park Public Library.
Financial Impact
Installation of Little Free Libraries is expected to be performed during regular work hours by Athletics Division staff, resulting in no additional expense other than a nominal cost for concrete mix.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve adding three Little Free Libraries on Village property including near the Story Walk, in Quintana Park and Cachey Park...
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