A Little Free Library for Genoa/Kingston, IL

A project in Genoa, IL by Ryan Read
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I want to build a Little Free Library for the citizens of Genoa/Kingston, Illinois who are unable to receive library cards.
Backers: 39
Average Pledge Per Backer: $15

Funded: $592 of $450
Dates: Oct 9th -> Nov 8th (31 days)
Project By: Ryan Read
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Latest News

Wrapping it up

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
  Well everyone, we are less than 3 days before all of this wraps up and I am so happy with the results. While it doesn't look like we'll reach our 2nd stretch goal to get another LFL built for the area. We will be able to keep our main one going... (Read More)

The post is in

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Ready for the main library after the project ends next week.  (Read More)

$500 mark

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We are officially there. I have picked up the post for the library and once funding is over next week. I will get the pieces for the little free library ordered. Thank you everyone.  (Read More)

Entering the final week

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
 Once again, a huge thank you for everyone who has backed this project, I feel very blessed to see this projecting about to come to life. I had a few people ask about the first stretch goal being complete even through we are still $2 shy. Don't... (Read More)

Stretch goal 1 reached

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I received a donation today. So, everyone who donated $5 or more will get our original bookmark. We are on our way towards the second stretch goal to build a second Little Free Library on the south side of town. We have 10 days left. Keep spreading... (Read More)

Stretch Goals Added

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
 Thank you everyone who has donated to the Little Free Library. We are completely funded. Now we can add Stretch Goals 1. If we make $500 everyone who donated $5 or more will receive our original Genoa/Kingston Little Free Library bookmark. 2. If we... (Read More)

We're Funded!!

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! Thank you everyone. I have stretch goals coming later today.  (Read More)

Little Free Library built on the other side of town

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
 I discovered this morning that our newspaper article on Kickstarter inspired a family north of town to build their own since many of the homes are considered outside the city limits. It's very inspiring that I helped them get one built just... (Read More)

We are almost there

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We are at 69% funding, we just need three of the $50 backers or two $75 backers and we are completely funded. Keep spreading the word.  (Read More)

$50 Pledge update

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Update to anyone who makes a $50 pledge or more. If you are out of the US you can make pledge no problem. (Read More)

Great stretch goal planned

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Great update on the Little Free Library today. First of all, three fantastic donations today we are almost at the half way mark for it with 20 days left to go. Also, I have a slew of book donations all set up and if we meet our goal in the next... (Read More)

Hand donations but still no new dontations

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
 I received $5 in my mail box today for the Little Free Library but I don't have a way to add it to the Kickstarter fund. Keep spreading the word on the Little Free Library. I'll have an update on the books I will hopefully be putting in it next... (Read More)

The DeKalb Midweek Little Free Library Article

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
 Here is the link to the newspaper article I did the other day about the Little Free Library. http://www.midweeknews.com/articles/2013/10/11/54216facea574510b253acf291307222/index.xml  (Read More)

New Article Tomorrow

October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
 The article for our local newspaper will be up tomorrow. I will post a link for it once it's available. Also, we are already getting donations for the library, so as said before keep spreading the word on the Little Free Library, I hate to have... (Read More)

Stretch goal plans.

October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
If we make it to our goal in a week I already have two stretch goals plan. I'm feeling very hopeful.  (Read More)

So far, so Good

October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
 First of all, a big thank you for those who have made us reach the $20 mark. I want to note we are getting some media coverage starting next week and there is another Little Free Library being put together in our neighboring town. Keep looking for... (Read More)

Not a bad start

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
24 hours in and already hit $10. Keep spreading the word on the library.  (Read More)

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