Have you begun to notice these Little Free Libraries, or Book Exchanges, popping up in Pittsford? Last year the Town put out guidelines to help residents who would like to host one and since then, we’ve spotted even more. These “take a book, return a book” exchanges are often small wooden boxes of books, hosted by a family or organization. And they are fun to explore, no matter your age. We’ve found treasures for everyone in our family, and it’s always such a treat to see what kind of book you might get to bring home.
In addition to being a great spot to snag a new read, in many communities these book exchanges also contribute to walkable neighborhoods, community interaction and connectedness, as they serve as gathering spots for casual meet-ups and conversation amongst neighbors–all things that contribute to vibrant communities.
Here’s the current list of Little Free Libraries that we know of. If you know of more, leave a comment and we’ll add to the list, and we’ll bring some books by to share.
- 39 Brook Rd
- 59 Brook Rd
- 67 State St (library located on back of property, along canal towpath)
- 25 Church St, Pittsford Nursery School (First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford, library is by parking lot on Locust St side)
- 9 Maple St
- 30 Rand Pl (corner lot, and the library is on Elmbrook Dr)
- 76 South St
- 8 Reitz Cir
- 15 School Ln, Jefferson Road Elementary School
- 19 Cricket Hill Dr
- 25 Rosewood Dr
- 48 Mendon Center Rd
- 12 Trailwood Cir
- Founders Green
- 18 Guilford Way
- 37 Hunters Pointe
- East St & Downing Dr
This list is a great excuse to plan an informal walking or biking tour around Pittsford, visiting different neighborhoods and seeing the book exchanges. Last summer Kidical Mass Pittsford did a Little Free Library bike ride where families dropped off books and picked up new ones while exploring different parts of Pittsford.
The Pittsford Community Library has been very supportive of these exchanges–it offers them the discarded books no longer in circulation. Just one more reason our local library rocks!
Here are some of Pittsford’s lovely Little Free Libraries:
9 Maple St
59 Brook Rd
67 State St (canal towpath side, just south of State St Bridge)
39 Brook Rd
30 Rand Pl (Elmbrook side)
Pittsford Nursery School (First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford; library on sidewalk by the school, adjacent to parking lot on Locust)
25 Rosewood Dr
15 School Ln (Jefferson Road School)
76 South St
8 Reitz Cir
19 Cricket Hill Lane
Founders Green town square area
48 Mendon Center Rd
18 Guilford Way
37 Hunters Pointe
Many of these little libraries exist close enough to one another that you could create some small loops in different neighborhoods to drop off your own books or pick up new books and have a little adventure. Here are a few different routes you could take in Pittsford: Route 1 and Route 2. Let us know if you go on a walking or biking tour to check these out!
That one on the canal path at 67 State Street is my family’s favorite. 🙂
Thanks for putting this list and map together, Brooke!