Sudbury couple tends 'Little Library', neighbours take or leave books

There is a little red house perched on St. Clair Street in Sudbury so small, in fact, that it can only hold a few books.

That's the "Little Library" built and tended to by Katie Bisset and her family.

The Sudbury woman said a couple of years ago, she saw the idea for a free, informalneighbourhood library on the hobby and inspirationwebsite Pinterest.

Sheasked her carpenterhusbandTristan Legare to build one for their front yard, and he delivered acheerful, gable roof miniature house with a window for a door.

Thelaissez-faire loaning system invitespeople browse what's inside, and take a book or leave one whatever works.

"It's allanonymous," explained Bisset. "Unless I happen to see you and we have a conversation over books!"

Those conversations and interactions are the ultimate hopeBisset has of her friendlylittle project.

"It's been a great way to meet myneighbours!"

Listen to the complete interview with Katie Bisset here.

Morning North4:08The little library that could

It's the story of a tiny library that's bringing a neighbourhood together. Little libraries have become a popular way to share books. Katie Bisset joined us in studio to talk about a little library of books she set up in front of her home in Sudbury.