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Girl Scouts Get Green Light to Install Little Free Library at Kiwanis Park
Summary
The Commission approved a Girl Scouts Bronze Award project to build and install a Little Free Library at Kiwanis Park, including a May book drive and bimonthly restocking by the New Canaan Girl Scouts; Parks staff offered installation assistance.
A junior Girl Scout troop presented a Bronze Award community project to the Parks and Recreation Commission: build and install a wooden Little Free Library at Kiwanis Park, near benches and the playground. Troop members (several juniors identified by first name: Laura Osanti, Lydia, Libby, Lucy and others) described plans to collect books through a May book drive, rotate donations bimonthly, include age‑appropriate selections for children and adults, and to place a small first‑aid kit inside the box.
The presenters said the troop will fund the project partially through troop resources and local donations; they requested commission approval for siting and installation. Parks staff offered to assist with installation once the unit is built. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about placement, stocking, materials and timing; the troop said building and installation work would take place in March–April with a May installation and book drive.
A motion to approve the Girl Scouts' Little Free Library project was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote. The commission praised the troop’s presentation and encouraged their continued involvement in site maintenance and restocking.
