Little Free Library comes to Argyle
“Take a Book and Leave a Book”
The North Texas Book Festival, Inc. www.ntbf.org is promoting the Little Free Library in Argyle. The NTBF, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that encourages literacy and raises funds for school libraries, public libraries, and literacy programs in Denton County. The Little Free Library, a national organization, also promotes literacy and the love of reading.
When Argyle resident Karen Kiel contacted Lynn Sheffield Simmons, founder of the North Texas Book Festival, with the idea of Argyle residents exchanging books through the Little Free Library, Lynn received the NTBF board members approval to endorse the project and to pay the membership fee for 10 Little Free Libraries. The Little Free Library membership includes brochures, a wooden plaque/sign made of reclaimed wood from 100-year-old barns in the heart of Wisconsin’s Amish country and the sign reads Little Free Library along with a membership number. The membership also includes a dot on the United States map on the Little Free Library web site showing where the library is located. www.littlefreelibrary.org
Dave and Kathy Salisbury of The Real Estate Station on U.S. Highway 377 and Dallas Street volunteered to erect the first Little Free Library. The North Texas Book Festival, Inc. donated the membership and Karen’s husband, John Kiel, designed the Little Free Library donating it to the North Texas Book Festival, Inc.
The Little Free Library will be put up at the side of the Real Estate Station on Dallas Street. The two-shelf structure will hold adult books-mysteries, romance, history, cookbooks, and different genres on the bottom shelf, and children’s books on the top shelf. Those wanting to read a particular book or books return one for each one taken.
“We were honored when we were asked to be the first location for the Little Free Library in Argyle. Without a library in town this is the perfect venue for reading and exchanging books. Promoting literacy at a time when “hand held technology” vies for our attention reading is so important for children and adults alike. We welcome people to participate in exchanging books here at The Real Estate Station, and even relax on our outdoor patio if it’s a nice day. We always have free drinks! Being Argyle residents ourselves and owning a business in town drives our passion to give back to the community and make Argyle the best place to live!” said Dave and Kathy Salisbury, owners of The Real Estate Station.
When Argyle resident Karen Kiel contacted Lynn Sheffield Simmons, founder of the North Texas Book Festival, with the idea of Argyle residents exchanging books through the Little Free Library, Lynn received the NTBF board members approval to endorse the project and to pay the membership fee for 10 Little Free Libraries. The Little Free Library membership includes brochures, a wooden plaque/sign made of reclaimed wood from 100-year-old barns in the heart of Wisconsin’s Amish country and the sign reads Little Free Library along with a membership number. The membership also includes a dot on the United States map on the Little Free Library web site showing where the library is located. www.littlefreelibrary.org
Dave and Kathy Salisbury of The Real Estate Station on U.S. Highway 377 and Dallas Street volunteered to erect the first Little Free Library. The North Texas Book Festival, Inc. donated the membership and Karen’s husband, John Kiel, designed the Little Free Library donating it to the North Texas Book Festival, Inc.
The Little Free Library will be put up at the side of the Real Estate Station on Dallas Street. The two-shelf structure will hold adult books-mysteries, romance, history, cookbooks, and different genres on the bottom shelf, and children’s books on the top shelf. Those wanting to read a particular book or books return one for each one taken.
“We were honored when we were asked to be the first location for the Little Free Library in Argyle. Without a library in town this is the perfect venue for reading and exchanging books. Promoting literacy at a time when “hand held technology” vies for our attention reading is so important for children and adults alike. We welcome people to participate in exchanging books here at The Real Estate Station, and even relax on our outdoor patio if it’s a nice day. We always have free drinks! Being Argyle residents ourselves and owning a business in town drives our passion to give back to the community and make Argyle the best place to live!” said Dave and Kathy Salisbury, owners of The Real Estate Station.
Real Estate Station
The Little Free Library set up at the Real Estate Station in Argyle is the first of ten that will be sponsored by the North Texas Book Festival, Inc.
Argyle Town Hall
The Argyle Town Hall has set up a Little Free Library at 308 Denton Street to the Town Hall. Public works built the little library.
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Edward Jones of Argyle
The Little Free Library at Edward Jones is the second one of the ten that will be sponsored by the North Texas Book Festival. Inc.
Argyle Point Bank
Argyle’s fourth Little Free Library was installed at Argyle Point Bank, 302 North Hwy. 377.
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Kimzey's Coffee Shop
This Little Free Library at 429 US Hwy 377 S brought to you by Girl Scout Junior Troop 8021. All our girls attend Argyle Intermediate School. One of our goals as a troop was to earn our Bronze Award. This is the highest award one can achieve as a Girl Scout Junior. Our objective was to provide something of lasting benefit to the community. To that end, we designed and built this Little Free Library.
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