Easton’s newest Little Free Library, dubbed the “Little Tree Library” because it is nestled in the trunk of a crepe myrtle, officially opened on Saturday, August 11.
Nearby residents who attended the grand opening event took many books home and also brought books to share. Attendees were able to make a bookmark to take home and refreshments were available.
Little Free Libraries are small repositories of books that allow for the free exchange of books on a neighborhood scale. The Little Tree Library is Charter #59299 with the Little Free Library program and is one of at least 4 such libraries in Easton. More information on Little Free Libraries and where to locate them can be found at https://littlefreelibrary.org/.
The Little Tree Library is located at 211 Stewart Street, at the home of Missy Corley. It is only one block away from Idlewild Park and can be accessed 24/7, all throughout the year.
Corley, who holds a degree in library science and is on the Friends of the Talbot County Free Library board, was inspired to set up her own Little Free Library after reading about other such libraries in the area. When considering where to place such a library in her yard, she realized the crepe myrtle tree could serve as the perfect base.
“I wanted the library to be accessible to as many people as possible,” Corley said. “With Idlewild Park nearby and lots of kids passing by my house on the way to and from school, I hope it will encourage a lot of neighbors to enjoy and share books.”
The Little Tree Library is stocked with books for all ages, including some Spanish-language books, and also features seeds from the Talbot County Free Seed Library.
Corley, who is also a Talbot County Master Gardener, founded the seed library at the Easton Branch of the Talbot County Free Library in 2017, in conjunction with University of Maryland Extension and the Master Gardeners program.
The Little Tree Library is on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/littletreelibrary21601/) and Instagram (@littletreelibrary).
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