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Elizabeth - Charlotte Neighborhood Book Share

By Debe Maxwell, CRS

Real Estate Agent with Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 228209

January 13, 2019 06:37 PM

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Elizabeth, one of my favorite neighborhoods here in Charlotte, is located in the historic area and is one of our most walkable, friendliest communities in the city.

Rarely is there ever a time that you don't see someone strolling, walking or jogging through this delightful neighborhood, filled with bungalows with wonderful 'southern style' front porches.

As well, you will find these cool little book share depositories called "Little Free Libraries" that are located throughout the community.

Elizabeth Little Free Libraries

People strolling, walking, biking or driving by these Little Free Libraries can take a book (or two) and return or replace it with a book of their own. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation Friends Council supports the initiative through book donations.

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Francine Viola

Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA - Olympia, WA

REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs

It’s good to see these Little Libaries. We even have neighborhoods that just do this on their own. I think it is a fun way to create community by sharing books.

Jan 13, 2019 06:44 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debe, love this concept, it is popular in our neighborhood too and I have seen them in other neighborhoods too. I always wonder when and who started it? Clearly it is all over the Country...Endre

Jan 13, 2019 06:53 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Mini libraries are big here to Debe Maxwell, CRS . We love them because we go through so many books in our home we just take them over to the mini library so someone else can enjoy them.

Jan 13, 2019 06:57 PM

Francine Viola

Olympia, WA
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I love it too, Francine! The creativity of the décor of the boxes themselves is intriguing also!

Francine Viola

Jan 13, 2019 07:44 PM

Francine Viola

Olympia, WA

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, they are so cool, Endre Barath, Jr.! I am seriously thinking of doing one in my own neighborhood - we have so many people who pass our home each day, strolling, walking & jogging. I would love to have my contractor build me one! Lord knows I have enough books to start the 'sharing!'

Jan 13, 2019 07:45 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Beverly Hills, CA

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Same here, Bob "RealMan" Timm - I could keep a box full 365 days a year! LOL

Jan 13, 2019 07:47 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debe, funny part is these look so much prettier than the ones in our neighborhood are. They are just boring nothing special about them....as to your suggestion, great idea, but I am a collector so I would not be able to part with mine only Diane would play this sharing concept...Endre

Jan 13, 2019 07:48 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

HaHa! You know, it KILLS me to get rid of books - I HAVE to buy the hardcopy and then I can't get rid of them. I recently did some cleaning out and donated several boxes - I realized that as much as I love them, I can't take them with me! LOL

@Endre Barath, Jr.

Jan 13, 2019 07:53 PM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Beverly Hills, CA

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Ha ha, I might not be able to take them with me but while I am above ground I can keep them Debe:)) I keep promising Diane I will sell them on Abe Books or Amazon when I have time:)))Endre

Jan 13, 2019 08:35 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning again Debe. I love this. It is so good, kind and wise to share knowledge and pleasure.

Jan 14, 2019 05:46 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Maybe if she hounds you enough?! It was hard for me to do but, I am trying to make my boys' lives easier when they have to take care of the estate! Not being morbid - I plan to be here for at least 40 more years but, it could take that long to get rid of them all! LOL

@Endre Barath, Jr.

Jan 14, 2019 06:18 AM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Beverly Hills, CA

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Good Morning, Sheila Anderson! I also love this and it really warms my heart to see these all over the place in some of the communities that have them. What a wonderful lesson for the next generations!

Jan 14, 2019 06:19 AM

Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Debe, These mini-libraries are popping up all over around here. We have one across the street from our house and one in front of our office building. They seem to be very well used.

Jan 14, 2019 07:00 PM