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Little Libraries for Young Readers
posted (October 25, 2018)

In the digital age, libraries are about as popular as flip phones.  But, now, a new initiative to put books in the hands of children hopes to make the idea of a library more accessible.  

It’s called the “Little Free Library” - an initiative spearheaded by Kim Barrow, the special envoy for women and children.  

The idea is to put little enclosed shelves with free books all around Belize. 

We found out more at the launch this morning at St. John’s Cathedral:..

The locations for the other 8 little libraries haven’t yet been announced.

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