September theme day: Library


These Book Boxes are popping up all over Berlin. I have already featured two on my blog: this one on the square near my home and another one near the S-Bahn station Grunewald. Here's a new one for you at Leon Jessel Platz. It's heartening to see that these boxes are so popular. Every time I pass one by there is at least one person digging through the selection or waiting to add a few new titles to the pile. I guess reading hasn't gone out of style yet!

I can't believe September is upon us already. Where did the summer go? You'll find more interpretations of today's theme here.

21 comments:

  1. I don't think reading will ever go out of style, and I think this is a good thing! Even with e-books, my personal view is that there is nothing more rewarding or enjoyable than holding a book in your hand and turning its pages. I am enjoying seeing these photo boxes, Hal, thanks so much for sharing. :)

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  2. The first bucher box I saw was in Germany. Now they are popping up in France. Great idea!

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  3. I am so happy that you featured one of the LFL's as your theme day post because it is such a terrific idea! Isn't it wonderful to know that it is a world-wide practice now?!

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  4. I think it's great to see new ideas like these!

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  5. That is very cute and an admirable proffering by the city whoop-de-dos.

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    1. It is not sponsored by the city. It is entirely a volunteer effort. People come by and put books in for others to take out. You can bring them back, bring others, or just take. It's up to you!

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  6. These BücherboXX are really a good idea !

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  7. These are even better than the little free libraries I've seen around here.

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  8. Very unique and creative!

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  9. Really wonderful, these former phone booths make the best little libraries.

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  10. This is big and colorful. The little free libraries I've seen in the U.S. have been just that - little. Long live books and libraries!

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  11. Such a good use for the old phone booths!

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  12. Definitely still in vogue here.

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  13. Until I posted my "library" Thursday, I had no idea this was such a global phenomenon. We spent three days in Berlin last week and just loved your city. I saw one of these old phone booths on a pedestal and it made for a nice sculpture. Thanks for visiting and commenting on ADP.

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  14. Such a nice small library. I've never seen any like this.

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  15. Oh how I wish we had them here Hal. I love seeing them, it's such a wonderful idea. I think what I like best about them is that they show people still can treat things with respect.. of course the respect would be better on a larger scale but it has to start somewhere oui :)

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