Books Bringing People Together

Books Bringing People Together… In a world where neighbors rarely say hello to one another anymore it’s amazing sometimes how books can bring people together. It was an unusually warm, sunny day yesterday, and a perfect day for another successful Free Book Saturday Event at Randie’s Free Library. From sunrise to sunset, there were people of all ages and backgrounds who dropped by with all types of interesting stories and conversations. Sharing your used books with your neighbors is such a positive experience. Have a great week Everyone!

Randie's Free Library: Outreach Still Spreading

It’s June 23, 2022 and Randie’s outreach is still spreading. Two full totes of books were left at RANDIE’S FREE LIBRARY early this morning by an anonymous donor. I’m so grateful and beyond thankful for everybody’s support.

Randie's Free Library: Finding New Readers

Randie had an enormous book collection. If you'd watched AMY POPILLION 's Facebook live streamed April 9th event you would've seen a portion of Randie's books, and heard how every book has a sticker that says "This book once belonged to the personal library of Randie Camp. To honor her memory, it has been sent out into the world, by her loved ones, to find new readers. May it be as special to you as it was to her." After the April 9th ceremony, guests were invited to take books from Randie's huge collection. Randie's Free Library (located in Des Moines) had many books from Randie's personal collection (but most are already taken, which I know puts a big smile on Randie's face). Also, there's an additional Little Free Library, honoring Randie Danielle Camp, located in Ames, Iowa, near one of Randie's favorite city parks.

Fantastic Book Art done by talented art students from Ames, Iowa in memory of Dr. Randie Danielle Camp, who devoted most of her adult life to teaching the importance of literacy and bibliotherapy.

Randie's Free Library: Always Growing n' Always Giving

Randie’s Free Library is growing n’ growing, and Randie is still giving, as she always has. A kind neighbor humbly dropped off the new addition, and it was filled with free books immediately. Honoring Randie Danielle Camp, who devoted most of her adult life to teaching others the importance of literacy and the healing benefits of bibliotherapy, Randie’s Free Library is located on Kirkwood Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa.

A Better World Through Books...Used Books

 Putting a smile on a book lover’s face is priceless. There are way too many people who would love to read a new book but simply can’t afford one, and that’s where you come in. Your used books would have a huge impact on someone else’s life. So, please join me once again for FREE BOOK SATURDAY  (#freebooksaturday) to help brighten somebody’s world. And if you have any photos, please post and share them. – Randolph Randy Camp
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Free Book Saturday

There’s no better feeling than making a difference in someone’s life, especially if their world is somewhat bleak. One of the things that really bothers me is to see a kid who loves to read but there may be obstacles preventing him or her from getting a new book to read. My heart goes out to the young kid who begs his parents, “Can we go to the library so I can check out a new book?”, and the harsh unbelievable response could be something like this, “Why don’t you shut up ’bout some stupid book! Where’s that book at that you got three weeks ago?!”
For all of the kids and book lovers across the globe, I would like to see everyone in the world do something and get involve to make sure that anyone who wants a book is able to get a book. And one way this feat can be accomplished is having a worldwide ‘FREE BOOK SATURDAY’ event.
The plan is quite simple, and the real beauty of  ‘Free Book Saturday’ is that it won’t cost anyone a single penny. On a Saturday morning (and we can start tomorrow Saturday, March 21, 2015), simply gather up any books in which you’ve already read and maybe now is collecting dust on the shelf and place them on your front porch along with a handmade sign or a makeshift flag indicating “FREE BOOKS!”
Just by chance, your ‘free books’ could be the very books that brightens the life of a sad child who couldn’t get to the public library for various reasons. Let’s all pinch in and try to put a smile on a book lover’s face. Let’s make this a success and an ongoing worldwide global event – “FREE BOOK SATURDAY!” So, please pass the word and Share this post. Thanks, Randolph Randy Camp