Sister Lakes Little Free Library

01/11/2026

11/11/2025

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I am reaching out to our wonderful community for support. In 2019, for my Girl Scout Silver Award project, I created the Sister Lakes Little Free Library, and it quickly became a space that promotes literacy, sharing, and connection.

When the library was built, it was designed in the unique shape of a rowboat to reflect the spirit of the Sister Lakes Community. The library is proudly located in front of Mitchell Outdoor and Design, at the site of the old bank on M-152 in Sister Lakes.

After six wonderful years of service, the library is showing its age. To keep it strong for many more years, we are asking for community support to help raise the $900 needed to completely replace and improve the library. Don’t worry, the beloved rowboat shape will always remain!

The new library will be custom-built by a professional woodworker, ensuring it is beautifully crafted, sturdier, and more weather-resistant. With these updates, readers of all ages will continue to enjoy a safe, welcoming, and long-lasting place to share books with one another.

We have set up a GoFundMe page to make this project possible, and I would be truly grateful for any contribution, no matter the size. Every dollar will go toward rebuilding and improving the library.

If you'd rather donate in person, Mitchell Outdoor & Design is also accepting donations at their office.

Thank you for being an important part of a community that makes books readily accessible and promotes literacy.

Together, we can keep the love of reading afloat in Sister Lakes.

With gratitude,
Megan Willis

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09/05/2024

Here are some interesting facts about books (found on another site):

1. Harvard University Library has four books bound in human skin.
2. Iceland tops the world in per capita book reading.
3. People who read books are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
4. In Brazilian prisons, reading a book can reduce a prisoner's sentence by four days.
5. Virginia Woolf wrote all her books while standing.
6. The most stolen book is the Bible.
7. Roosevelt read an average of one book per day.
8. There are over 20,000 books written about chess.
9. Victor Hugo’s "Les Misérables" contains a sentence with 823 words.
10. Words like "hurry" and "addiction" were invented by Shakespeare.
11. If all the books in the New York Public Library were lined up, they would stretch 8 miles.
12. Leo Tolstoy's wife hand-copied the manuscript of "War and Peace" seven times.
13. Noah Webster took 36 years to write his first dictionary.
14. The Mahabharata is the only book or epic in the world with over 1,200 characters.

08/09/2024

"National Book Lovers Day on August 9th harnesses all the excitement bibliophiles feel about books into one celebration. A day for all those who love to read, National Book Lovers Day encourages you to find your favorite reading place, a good book (whether it be fiction or non-fiction) and read the day away."

07/19/2024

12 Reasons Why Reading Books Should Be Part of Your Life:
1. Knowledge Highway: Books offer a vast reservoir of knowledge on virtually any topic imaginable. Dive deep into history, science, philosophy, or explore new hobbies and interests.
2. Enhanced Vocabulary: Regular reading exposes you to a wider range of vocabulary, improving your communication skills and comprehension.
3. Memory Boost: Studies suggest that reading can help sharpen your memory and cognitive function, keeping your mind active and engaged.
4. Stress Reduction: Curling up with a good book can be a form of mental escape, offering a temporary reprieve from daily anxieties and a chance to unwind.
5. Improved Focus and Concentration: In today's fast-paced world filled with distractions, reading strengthens your ability to focus and concentrate for extended periods.
6. Empathy and Perspective: Stepping into the shoes of fictional characters allows you to develop empathy and gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives.
7. Enhanced Creativity: Reading exposes you to new ideas and thought processes, potentially sparking your own creativity and problem-solving skills.
8. Stronger Writing Skills: Immersing yourself in well-written prose can improve your writing style, sentence structure, and overall communication clarity.
9. Improved Sleep Quality: Swap screen time for a book before bed. The calming nature of reading can help you relax and unwind, promoting better sleep quality.

05/16/2024

A great combination: enjoying a good book while walking in nature. Plus, get your own FREE copy! 🐛🦋

05/15/2024

The Barnes & Noble "Escape Into Summer" reading program offers a fun and easy way for kids in grades 1-6 to earn FREE books!

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is a fun and easy way for kids to foster their love of reading and earn free books. Learn how to participate.

04/29/2024

FREE Books!
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