Little Free Library

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About Little Free Library

Little Free Library is a library at 41 Third View Ave in Cowes Bay, on Waiheke Island. It has a 5.0 rating on Google.

A Little Free Library is a small, weatherproof box of books, often on a street or in a garden, where neighbours take a book and leave one in return. There are no cards, no fines and no opening hours, so it suits a quick stop on a walk. When you visit, bring a book you have finished to share, and take one that catches your eye, since the stock changes as people add and remove titles. Regulars know that children's books and popular novels go quickly, that damp or damaged books are best left out so the box stays tidy and that the best ones are looked after by neighbours who appreciate a tidy shelf. Keep the door closed so books stay dry, and leave only suitable titles. On an island, it is also a nice way for holiday-makers to leave a book behind.

For anyone walking in Cowes Bay on Waiheke Island, the Little Free Library on Third View Avenue is an easy, free place to swap a book.