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Advocate proposes Free Little Library Box for Pinckneyville youth; council receptive
Summary
Christopher Hines of the Illinois Coalition for Community Services proposed installing a Free Little Library Box focusing on readers ages 11–24; the council heard the presentation, noted existing boxes, and agreed to consider the request at a future meeting.
Christopher Hines of the Illinois Coalition for Community Services presented a proposal to the Pinckneyville City Council for a Free Little Library Box intended to promote literacy and community engagement for youth ages 11–24.
Hines said he had discussed the idea with Pinckneyville Public Library Director Alex Fisher and was aware of similar boxes already in town, including one at the Community Center. He told the council the collection would target readers between the ages of 11 and 24 to provide easily accessible books for middle-school, high-school and young-adult readers.
The council was receptive and did not take immediate action; Mayor Spencer and council members indicated the topic would be discussed further at a future meeting so placement, permissions and any necessary approvals can be determined.
