http://www.utne.com/The-Sweet-Pursuit/Little-Free-Libraries-Are-Coming-To-Town.aspx
This is similar to what our library is doing, but more charming. If you have books sitting around - free them up to give to someone else by posting it in a public place. I have seen groups do this (inside), but the "birdhouse" shaped mailbox/bookbox idea (for outdoor use)is new to me.
http://www.littlefreelibrary.org/index.html
You may notice that many of these boxes are surrounded by snow. It did start in Wisconsin and Minnesota after all!
