Bardsdale United Methodist Church has just become a member of the Little Free Library network of small neighborhood libraries in order to encourage reading and to build community through the sharing of books.

The library was constructed by local craftsman Jack Stethem and is a replica of the historical church that was erected in 1898 by farming families south of Fillmore. Months of detailed work by Jack shows minute details of the building including stained glass windows and a chandelier above the Sanctuary entrance. Two doors on either side of the structure allow easy access for you to donate or retrieve books.

Jack has several replica libraries located in Fillmore including the Fillmore Historical Museum, Trinity Episcopal Church, Otto and Sons Nursery as well as various private residences. While Jack’s specialty is old historic structures, anyone can build their own library and begin sharing books with friends and neighbors.

Little Free Library is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to promote reading and to get books into the hands of readers of all ages at no cost. For more information about this great organization, go to www.littlefreelibrary.org. You may even want the satisfaction of having a library in front of your home.