The Little Free Library is a "take a book, return a book" gathering place where neighbors share  their favorite literature and stories. In its most basic form, a Little Free Library is a box full of books where anyone may stop by and pick up a book (or two) and bring another book to share. The Little Free Library started in Wisconsin and continues to spread.  A short video about the LIttle Free Library can be found online here: 

https://youtu.be/htDfQLUzQ94

More information about the Little Free Library can be found online here:

https://littlefreelibrary.org/

The family of Shakopee resident David Warner would like to donate a Little Free Library in memory of their beloved, husband, father, son, brother, and friend who died 5/19/21. 

David Warner lived adjacent to Shakopee's Glacier Park and worked as a school counselor in Prior Lake schools. He is survived by his wife Karoline and 2 daughters, Maiya and Esme.

Shakopee currently has one Little Free Library in Royalty Park – installed in 2014 and maintained by the HOA - as well as a few others located around the community at private residences (along Holmes, Fuller, etc…). 

The Warner Family requests to donat the Little Free Library they have built (photos attached) and will be volunteering to manage and maintain it following installation. Upon approval to accept the donation, staff will work with the Warner family in identifying an appropriate location for the Little Free Library in Glacier Park and staff will install it.

Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council approve acceptance of this Little Free Library donation from the Warner Family to be installed in the City of Shakopee's Glacier Park.