Carlsbad in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Little Free Library #1908
September 2, 2024
1. Little Free Library #1908 Marker
In the beginning - 2009 - Todd Bol of Hudson, Wisconsin, built a model of a one room schoolhouse as a tribute to his mother, a former school teacher who loved to read. He filled it with books and put it on a post in his front yard. His neighbors and friends loved it. He built several more and gave them away. Each one had a sign that said simply FREE BOOKS.
Our Mission
To promote literacy and the love of reading by building free book exchanges worldwide.
To build a sense of community as we share skills, creativity and wisdom across generations.
Our Goal
The original goal was to build 2,510 Little Free Libraries - as many as Andrew Carnegie - and keep going. As of January 1, 2014 - there are believed to be between 10,000 and 12,000 Little Free Libraries. Welcome to Little Free Library #1909 in Carlsbad, CA. We hope you enjoy! For additional information or to find other locations - Please log on to www.LittleFreeLibrary.org
Erected 2014.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 2009.
Location. 33° 9.172′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Agua Hedionda Lagoon (approx. 1.2 miles away); Welcome to Agua Hedionda (approx. 1.2 miles away); Buena Vista Reservoir Park (approx. 1½ miles away); Carlsbad Santa Fe Depot (approx. 1.7 miles away); El Camino Real Bell (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Carlsbad Theatre (approx. 1.8 miles away); Twin Inns (approx. 1.8 miles away); Carlsbad by the Sea Retirement Community (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 2, 2024
2. Little Free Library and Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 2, 2024
3. Little Free Library and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 13, 2026. 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
