OREGON — The idea behind the Little Free Library is common throughout the country. If you need a book, pick a book.
That idea has transitioned into a new cold weather version, the “Little Free Sled Library.” Structures to house sleds have been popping up in parks throughout Illinois.
The Oregon Park District is excited to add the addition to Park West by the upper shelter near the big hill commonly used for sledding.
The concept is simple. Need a sled? Use it and return it. The sled library has been filled by the Oregon Park District and hope the community will join as well!
Executive Director Erin Folk said, “We are excited to offer the opportunity for everyone to use the sleds in our parks. Additionally, if any community members are cleaning out their garage or would like to donate sleds, all they need to do is drop them in the library at Park West.” Folk added, “Sleds were purchased on clearance last spring and our Parks Department created the perfect library to house not only our sleds, but any donations from the community at little cost to the district.”
For more information on the Oregon Park District, visit www.oregonpark.org.
