School Happenings

Street Library

A month ago. The school was throwing out the old mailbox. When I saw it, I wanted to save it from landfill by turning it into a project. I wanted to share my love of reading with others by creating a street library. I turned an old beaten up metal box into something wonderful for the community and for people to enjoy. Here are the steps I took.

First, take off the stick on letters, then sand off the old paint, wash it out, spray paint it, cut a clear plastic door, attach it to the hinges and add on a knob, build some shelves, 3D print letters, glue them on, attach it to wood, dig a hole in your front yard, concrete it in, and finally… add some books! And that’s how you turn an old box scheduled for landfill into a wonderful addition to the community. 

Harvey K 6C