Highline librarians are trying to connect with the larger community by thinking small.
The librarians will be unveiling their first unofficial in-person Little Free Library next Thursday, May 19 from 1-2 p.m. in Building 25 on the third floor.
Little Free Library is an organization that gives people in communities the opportunity to donate or exchange books with others and build relationships. Since this is Highline’s first year holding the event, the Little Free Library is unofficial as of now.
“It’s unofficial for now because Little Free Libraries are registered with the larger Little Free Library organization and we haven’t gotten that far yet,” said librarian Monica Twork.
Reference librarians Deborah Moore and Hara Brook will be hosting the event and invite you to join them in not only donating and exchanging books, but also having conversations about the books, community, and overall creating friendships. Reference librarians work to help students with questions, research, finding books, and with any schoolwork, said Monica Twork.
“Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend for an informal conversation about favorite books we’re currently reading or listening to,” said librarian Deborah Moore. The goal is to “create a space where the Highline College community can share books with each other.”
“This Little Free Library is another opportunity for us to spark a conversation with a student, staff, or faculty member, or for community members to have serendipitous conversations. We get to see our community as represented by these books and connect with our community by engaging in those impromptu conversations that can be so impactful,” said Monica Twork.
“Everyone loves to share their favorite books and why they love them, so join us for this and other Highline Reads events to do just that,” said Deborah Moore.
The future goals for the Little Free Library at Highline have not been set yet, but for now the librarians will hold the unofficial Little Free Library in the Library, Building 25.
“We are planning to store the new Little Free Library on the library second floor, near the Reference Desk. Highline students, staff, and faculty are invited to bring their own books to donate to the Little Free Library, or to pick up new books,” said Monica Twork.
“Anyone is welcome to select books from it for their reading pleasure,” said Deborah Moore. “In the future, the HC Library will communicate information about donating to the unofficial Little Free Library, once that process has been established.”
