Public spreads the word on novel little libraries

Miniature libraries are springing up all over Ireland - even the President has one says Nuala Woulfe

THE Irish are said to be a nation of writers, and this love of books extends to miniature free libraries, which are popping up in hotels, train stations, schools and even in telephone boxes.

The miniature libraries are made of wood with glass cases that can be opened; users take a book and bring a book. The libraries are spreading, thanks to two organisations: the international littlefreelibrary.org, founded in America, and the freeweelibrary.com founded in Donegal in 2013.