- September 13, 2024
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Stephen Wilcox stocks a Little Free Library. Courtesy photo
Painting the boards for the Little Free Libraries. Courtesy photo
Stephen Wilcox helps install one of three Little Free Libraries in Palm Coast as part of his Eagle Scout project. Courtesy photo
Stephen Wilcox's Little Free Library is installed in front of Palm Coast City Hall. Courtesy photo
Stephen Wilcox, 14, a Boy Scout from Troop 400 in Bunnell, completed his Eagle Scout Project on Aug. 20. Collaborating with the City of Palm Coast’s Parks and Recreation Department, Wilcox led a group to build and install three “Little Free Libraries” around the city located at the Southern Recreation Center, Town Center in front of City Hall and a special little library for children at the Palm Coast Community Center.
The Community Center now has two Little Free Libraries. This one is positioned lower to the ground to make it accessible to the community’s youngest readers.
Wilcox said he got the idea for his Eagle project from his own book collection.
“I realized I had many books at home that were handed down to me from my older siblings that I just didn't read anymore,” he said. “I wanted to give other kids access to those books and encourage them to read.”
Little Free Library is an international nonprofit that began in Wisconsin in 2009 with the motto, “Take a book. Share a book.” According to littlefreelibrary.org there are more than 175,000 little libraries in 121 countries.
“This project is a shining example of our commitment to enhancing the quality of life in Palm Coast,” said Parks and Recreation Director James Hirst. “We are incredibly proud of Stephen for taking the initiative.”
