Little Free Library

Although I am a fan of the Waukesha Public Library, I drive past a Little Free Library going to work everyday and have seen a few others throughout the city. This got me thinking - how many are out there in Waukesha alone? I found a website but unfortunately the listing isn't up to date. It did tell me about a few others that I wasn't aware of in my city.

If you aren't familiar with the Little Free Library program, here is a simple explanation:

It’s 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 back another book to share. You can, too!

Each box is uniquely designed and some resemble over-sized bird houses with a clear door. 


The one that I drive by all the time is on Delafield Street & Magnolia - across from the Waukesha Police Station. It always looks to have a lot of books in it.

Here are some others I have spotted:


AllWriter's Workshop on Brook Street
Plowshare Center on Main Street
Prairie Avenue & Hamilton Street
N. West Ave & Prospect Ct.
Food Pantry of Waukesha on Sentry Drive
Not sure location but found a Facebook page for this one


I know there are plenty more and from this map, I can also see that plenty are missing.  I would appreciate any help filling in the blanks of others around the city and I am even willing to add a tab to my page

Walking Around Waukesha

I attempted to sit outside my work yesterday and enjoy my lunch in the sun, but the bees had another plan for me. They tried to steal my lunch and get their germs all over it. I feared if I swatted them away one more time, I was going to be stung. So I went off on a walk around downtown Waukesha instead.

 I love how the sun comes through this bridge on the Riverwalk.

The Fox River really is beautiful this time of year.

 This ugly building will soon become apartments with a skywalk (South Street)

 Hard to see but Jackson's added a garage door to the front for windows making it easier to see in as well as let in the fresh air!

 This gorgeous plant takes up half the steps to Chill, but it's really vibrant. (Gaspar Street)

 Generations at 5 Points has taken over RiverMill Foods and the windows are all papered up while they work on the pub!

 Yellow Cab seems to be gone in Waukesha so this spot on the 5 points is available (Broadway)

 I like the expanded sidewalks for outdoor seating. Can't believe no one was enjoying it on this beautiful day! (Clinton Street)

 A new salon has gone in on Clinton and they accept Carroll University card holders. I think this counts for Alumni too!

I love Cafe de Arts and you can't miss this place in Waukesha with it's purple color and bright sunflower.

 Brook Street Little Free Library! Look for a post on these soon!