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We have a little honor system library in our neighborhood near the playground. But I’ve never seen anything like that in Baltimore, DC, or Philadelphia.

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They are everywhere in Seattle. Some neighborhoods have them on almost every block. This had led to some creative variations on the concept, such as the Little Free Pantry, Little Free Art Gallery, Little Free Toolbox, Pottery, Boutique, Toybox, etc.

Not complaining. It’s a neat concept. And if you have a bunch of crap you want to get rid, it’s a lot of fun to build a big birdhouse looking thing, prop it up on the side walk, and keep it stocked with all the crap you don’t want anymore. This is why I created the Little Free Lumberyard to discard my woodworking offcuts. Seriously considering expanding into e-waste because it works so damn well.

I’ve seen them in Arlington, VA. Which is basically DC.

It’s good to see that’s still a thing in Arlington. But it’s basically the Palo Alto of DC. It’s one of the wealthiest counties in the country. I’m sure you could do it in Mclean or Great Falls too. Certainly, you could when I was growing up.

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