We have a little free library out front and someone ding dong dashed this + a bag of books at our house this afternoon. Have to imagine it’s a teen who’s parent saw how many books were on the shelf and doesn’t realize I have a whole bookcase in the garage full of stuff to rotate in that I never have space for haha
So this just made my entire week
14 Comments
VioletRing@kbin.social · 91 pts · 2y
100% parent forced letter
Korne127@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 2y
I actually don’t think that needs to be the case.
I’d feel bad too if something like that happened to me (and I could have easily forgotten something like that). I’d probably say that in person but I could imagine something like that too (although I’d phrase that differently).
somethingsnappy@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 2y
Maybe, but who hurt you? It's painful to have such a cynical response.
asteriskeverything@lemmy.world · 32 pts · 2y
Aww I get it Max! Even if it was a parent (good parenting though, be responsible with what you take and don't take more than you need) I know I'd personally feel guilty about holding onto too many too long.
Maybe you can put a sign on the library that says something like, these books are here for a short visit or their next forever home. Enjoy!
Or it doesn't have to be cute but I like cute cuz little libraries are.
NotRightMeow@lemmy.world · 25 pts · 2y
Wait, I’m I sposta take those books back ?
Yendor@sh.itjust.works · 33 pts · 2y
I thought it was kinda like the bookshelf in a hostel. You try to drop-off a book you’ve finished, and take a book you haven’t read.
clockwork_octopus@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
Same. I don’t think I’ve ever returned a book, though I’ve taken a few. I’ve added some, too, but I don’t think it’s ever occurred me to return one to the same place I took it from.
poppy@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
Yeah that’s how I’ve understood it. I think “library” may confuse a few people. “Little Book Exchange” doesn’t have as good a ring as “Little Library” haha
vladmech@lemmy.world · 21 pts · 2y
Nah, keep them and maybe bring some other books to share!
magnetosphere@kbin.social · 12 pts · 2y
I love Max.
chrizbie@lemmy.nz · 11 pts · 2y
This is fantastic! Great post 😀
someguy3@lemmy.ca · 9 pts · 2y
I've wondered what about just putting a whole bookshelf outside. Just need some rain protection.
poppy@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 2y
Like repurpose an old bus stop or something similar. Not-So-Little Library!
MonsiuerPatEBrown@reddthat.com · 2 pts · 2y
This could only be better if Max was a chipmunk.