Birmingham Holds Naming Contest For New Little Free Library

BIRMINGHAM, MI — Little Free Libraries have been popping up around metropolitan Detroit for a few years and Birmingham recently caught the wave by posting its second in Booth Park. But this isn’t your normal, everyday Little Free Library.

Shaped like a cute little pig, the city is currently conducted a naming contest for the library. Students from the Birmingham School District and residents are invited to come up with the best moniker for library, which works on the “take a book, leave a book” credo.

Last summer, the Friends of the Baldwin Public Library group donated more than 20 children’s books to get the library started. Since then, it has been a popular attraction at the park, according to city officials.

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Rules for the name contest and an entry form are currently available online. All entries must be received by November 17. Three finalists and the contest winner will be selected by the city of Birmingham Parks and Recreation Board.

The new name and contest winner will be announced at the Tuesday, December 5 Parks and Recreation Board meeting. The chosen name will be placed on a plaque that will be installed on the Free Little Library.

Photo courtesy of the city of Birmingham