Ready For Winter

Many Little Free Libraries and book exchanges are getting ready for winter, latches are being tightened, shingles are being secured and sealants are at the ready. Some libraries are being decorated with snowmen, Christmas angels or seasonal lights. Some stewards are adding Christmas, winter and other holiday books. Most Libraries remain open during winter, ready for winter reading.

Some book exchanges are taken down for the winter, others are being raised off the ground,. I have encountered a couple of libraries that are directly on the frozen ground have winter damage not raised somehow (typically on a pole) at least during winter months.

Generally libraries off the winter frozen ground in sheltered locations do better, however many stewards are able to keep their libraries in good shape over winter with a little TLC.

I talked to one steward, who puts out a basic library during the winter, and a more decorative library during warmer seasons.

Most stewards leave a note on their library around this time of year if they plan to take down their library during winter months. Other stewards let people know they are closing for winter by announcing it on their Social Network, if they have one

See:
Ontario Little Free Libraries on Facebook
Ontario Little libraries on Twitter


Some stewards wrap up their libraries during severe storms. If a steward is travelling this winter they may want some one to look in on your library see Looking After Little Free library While Steward Travels.