SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — An event in Springfield marked the first of two book-sharing box installations in Missouri.
Brightspeed and Little Free Library partnered to bring a book-sharing box installation to the Glenstone Hills neighborhood on Aug. 13. The collaboration helps bring books to communities known as “book deserts,” where access to reading materials is limited.
“Our Little Free Library is more than just a box of books; it’s a place where neighbors connect, readers of all ages discover new stories, and our community grows closer in sharing in their passion for literacy,” says Kiley Garges, Springfield Little Free Library steward.
The installation is part of Brightspeed’s initiative to bridge digital and literacy divides by sponsoring Little Free Libraries in 28 neighborhoods across 20 states…