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doesn’t ever need to be returned and the June 14 is celebrated across the country
Submitted by books may be enjoyed by all socio-
Jan Fowler economic backgrounds and reading as Flag Day. The United States honors our
Jan Fowler levels. flag and commemorates the flag’s
Three out of four people report that adoption. One the same day, the United
they’ve read a book that they normally States Army celebrates its birthday.
We all yearn for some good news and would not have read because of a Little President Woodrow Wilson established by
in times of greatest tragedy we often see Free Library nearby. Seventy-three Proclamation the Flag Resolution of 1777
humanity at its best. During each day of percent of readers say they have met in 1916. It is not a national holiday.
this worrisome frightening coronavirus more neighbors because of a Little Free
pandemic, I make it a point to seek out a Library. Also, book-sharing library boxes What do people do? Americans reflect
bright spot because there is always hope play an essential role by providing access on the foundations of the nation’s freedom,
out there. to books in areas where books may be their loyalty to the nation, reaffirm their
This week I saw that bright scarce. belief in liberty and justice, as well as
spot: Assorted canned and packaged food Benefits include supporting literacy,
crammed into a stand on a neighborhood forming partnerships with schools and observe the nation’s unity. Many display
street corner with two sticky notes parents, and establishing contributions to the American flag at homes and in public
attached that read, Please take what you communities. To learn how to become a buildings.
need. And use what you take. registered book steward and purchase a Following Flag Day begins Honor
The stand was part of a Little Free kit for displaying books, visit
Library neighborhood book-sharing littlefreelibrary.org/start. America Days, a 21 day period through to
network established to encourage the love Many of us are home dealing with the Independence Day, July 4, seeking ways in
of books and joy of reading, which now fear factor and wanting to help others in which to honor America.
appears to be expanding to include food- some way because we’re not through
sharing out of loving concern for our fighting this cruel COVID-19 battle yet.
fellow citizens. Each stand is sponsored, But if you search for good news, you will
managed and maintained by a volunteer. find it. The Little Free Library sounds
I’m not sure how many of you are like good news to me, especially for all
familiar with these Little Free Library the children now home from school who
freestanding bookstands, generally are unable to check out books
located curbside and built with a clear easily. Besides, it’s always fun to read
window pane displaying a small stack of something new!
donated used books inside some are Jan Fowler is an award-winning columnist
tattered, some brand new. You are more and author. She may be reached at
likely to notice them if you happen to be janfowlerusa@yahoo.com
walking the neighborhood like David and
me. And rather than letting one of our Jan Fowleris author of the best-selling book,
good books go to waste, he and I have “Hot Chocolate for Seniors”(winner of na-
occasionally made donations to the tional & international awards); winner of Gold
collection so they can be shared and Halo Award from the So.California Motion Pic-
enjoyed by others. ture Council for Outstanding Literary Achieve-
Little Free Library is a 501 (c) (3) ment; winner of First Place Excellence in Jour-
nonprofit organization that was founded nalism Award (SPJ –Southern CA); Town &
in Hudson, Wisconsin in 2009 to build Gown “Phenomenal Woman”Award; former
community, spark creativity and inspire television host & KSPA radio host of “Senior
the joy of books and love of reading. It Living at its Best with Jan Fowler”; speaker;
has now grown to more than 80,000 founder of Starburst Inspirations, Inc. 501(c)
worldwide book exchanges. (3) nonprofit which supports Redlands Drug
These Little Libraries exist in all 50 Court.
states and in more than 108 www.janfowler.com. Jan welcomes
countries. They are overseen by volunteer feedback and comments about her columns
book lovers called stewards. And because and invites you to leave her a message on
of these Little Libraries, more than 120 her website.
million books have been shared and
enjoyed.
They also have been recognized by the ANYONE NEED ASSISTANCE?
National Book Foundation, the Library of CHECK OUT THE RESOURCES
Congress and many book study AVAILABLE BELOW:
groups. In addition, they’ve been
showcased by high-profile celebrities such RESOURCES ~ There are thousands of
as Whoopi Goldberg and featured on The federal, state, and private benefit
Today Show, among many others. programs that help pay for prescription
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could encourage drugs, health care, utilities, and other
more book-sharing within our own basic needs for adults over 55.
community? Readers throughout the www.benefitscheckup.org; ‘Stay Safe at All Times’ Best Wishes from
country say that Little Free Libraries are 1-202-479-1200 Not Born Yesterday!
for everyone. You can grab a book that
National Council on Aging.

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