In an effort to make books even more accessible to the community, the Atlantic City Free Public Library unveiled a ‘Little Library’ on May 4 at Absecon Lighthouse. Those who visit the lighthouse can take a book from “Lightkeeper Buddy’s Little Library” – named in honor of George “Buddy” Grover, the former lighthouse keeper who passed away earlier this year at the age of 96.

 

A Little Library is a book-sharing box that is accessible 24/7, removing barriers to book access to all members of the community. The Absecon Lighthouse is the Atlantic City Free Public Library’s second Little Library location. The other Little Library opened in April 2023 at O’Donnell Park. Both were funded by the Foundation of the Atlantic City Free Public Library.

 

Little Free Libraries promote neighborhood book exchanges in public bookcases, where people are encouraged to take a book from the box and share one for somebody else to enjoy. In addition to having a book-sharing box, both of the Atlantic City Free Public Library’s Little Library locations include a bench for those who wish to read.