The Smith Family YMCA is now the proud home of a Little Free Library. There are more than 60,000 of these free book exchanges worldwide, and each of them operates on one basic principle: “Take a book, return a book.”

Located to the right of the Y’s entrance, this Little Free Library is available to the entire community. By providing 24/7 access to books, we hope this service will foster a love of reading for the youth in our area.

If you’d like to donate a book or two, you’re more than welcome to do so. Just simply place them in the Little Free Library. There are also opportunities to post information on community events and programs. To learn more, visit us at the Front Desk.

Special thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Joliet, Joliet Public Library and YMCA Teen Achievers. Without their help and support, this would not be possible!