July 2025 The concept of Little Free Libraries has become a global phenomenon, fostering community engagement and promoting literacy by providing free access to books in communities around the world. These small, publicly accessible book-sharing boxes operate on a simple principle: “Take a book, leave a book.” They encourage a sense of community, offering a space where residents can connect through their shared love of reading. The initiative began in 2009 in Hudson, Wisconsin, and has since spread internationally, with thousands of Little Free Libraries established in various countries.
Ashton are delighted to be joing this international movement and phase two of Blessington Tidy Towns Little Free Library Project. Thanks to Blessington Tidy Towns for driving this project.
Ashton Library
