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After a few years on pause, we restarted our little library program due to COVID-19.
We can use your help to maintain and grow the Little Library program, as the program has not been reinstated in full capacity, and not all little libraries that are listed have been reactivated.
We are working on creating a new map with the activated libraries. In the meantime, if you see a little library in the community needing more books or have questions about little library locations, please call or text John at 772-237-1665 or email Jcesar@cscslc.org.
Last updated: August 28, 2023
In middle income neighborhoods the average ratio is 13 books per child. In low-income neighborhoods it’s ONE book for every 300 children.
St. Lucie Reads Little Library program puts a small tabletop library stocked with books in non-traditional locations like doctors’ offices, barbershops, laundromats and business waiting areas to share with children. The books can be borrowed or taken, as long as the kids promise to continue reading them at home. Our emphasis is on letting the children choose the books themselves and on helping them build home libraries. St. Lucie Reads partners help to stocks the Little Library and continue to replenish it as needed.
One of the most successful ways to improve the reading achievement of children is to increase their access to books, especially at home. But 61% of low-income families do not have any age-appropriate books.
Currently, there are 74 SLR Little Library locations throughout St. Lucie County, with more on the way. See below to find the closest St. Lucie Reads Little Library near you.
If a little library needs to be replenish or if you have any other questions or concerns regarding current libraries, please contact us.
Click on the little library (Map tab) to be directed to google map for directions to each location
Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County
St. Lucie Reads Little Library
Little Free Library (24/7 access Take a Book-Leave a Book)
546 NW University Blvd #201, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 |
1220 Avenue D (Means Ct), Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
1505 Delaware Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 | 1655 N 29th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34947 |
2400 Se Veteran's Memorial Pkwy, Ste 100, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 |
720 Delaware Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
10776 US-1, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 | 1780 Hartman Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34947 |
828 S Old US Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 | |
10521 SW Village Center Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 | 811 Delaware Ave, Ft Pierce, FL 34952 |
903 S 21st St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 | 705 S 29th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34947 |
1813 SE Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 | 405 Ixoria Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 |
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| 1606 Orange Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
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2202 Ave Q, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 | |
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1814 N 13th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 | 750 SW Darwin Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 |
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**3 little libraries at location** | |
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| Port St. Lucie, FL 34984 |
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**3 little libraries at location: Respiratory Clinic, Dentist office, WIC office** | |
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903 S 21st St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
N. 23rd St. and Ave. K, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 |
5400 NE St James Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 | |
We are actively recruiting more locations to host more little libraries. Currently, we have more than 60 little libraries in churches, offices, and organizations countywide. But in a county with over 10,000 local offices, businesses, churches, and organizations, we have a long way to go with expanding free access to books for all children in St. Lucie County. If your business would like to sign up to host a Little Library - FILL OUT THIS FORM and we'll get in touch with you to make sure our library is a good fit.
If you’re not a business or organization, you can still help! Share the word about St. Lucie Reads in the community, at your local church, businesses or organizations that you go to and refer them. Or let St. Lucie Reads know of the location you feel will make a good hostess for a little library and we would be will reach out.