Books by the Lake - Little Free Libraries
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Books by the Lake - Building Little Free Libraries!\nConnecting island communities through books in the northwest region of Vermont.
Backers: 55
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50
Funded: $2,766 of $1,985
Dates: Apr 15th -> May 15th (30 days)
Project By: Ellen A. Thompson and Jim Holzschuh
Backers: 55
Average Pledge Per Backer: $50
Funded: $2,766 of $1,985
Dates: Apr 15th -> May 15th (30 days)
Project By: Ellen A. Thompson and Jim Holzschuh
$2,766
current pledge level
Last Updated: May 15 @ 07:45 -0400 GMT
139%
of goal
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Latest News
36 Hours to go! 
May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Start saving your building supplies - old odd sized windows, shingles, cupboards, boards, nails - you name it - we can use it! We have Little Free Libraries to build! Join us on July 18 & 19 under the BIG tent - for a community build - at... (Read More)
59 Hours to go!
May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! This has been quite the month! I remember thinking 30 days would never be long enough to reach our goal...then it happened! Thank you! Jim and I are thinking about how we can enhance the project given our extra funding. That was not... (Read More)
Thank you!
May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Jim and I are tickled pink! There will definitely be Little Free Libraries across Grand isle County this summer! This funding will certainly make this a reality and will offset costs for our build days nicely! Might need to get 2 tents to hold... (Read More)
Amazing!
May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Just when we though we should fold up our tents and slink away... you all did it! Our project is now fully funded - in fact more than fully funded. THANK YOU ALL! We are so excited! There is so much more that we can add to this Community... (Read More)
WOW - THANK YOU
May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Last night was quite a whirlwind - we put out a plea for donations thinking that the Books by the Lake - Little Free Libraries project had stalled and - WOW - our plea was heard. THANK YOU to all of you who made donations - especially those within... (Read More)
88% funded ~~~ 35 backers ~~~ 8 days to go!
May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Just as Jim and I were heading into stress zone - we received 4 more backers - bringing us up to 88% funded. Thank you everyone! We are close to completing the allotted time for our Books by the Lake Little Free Library Kickstarter project. Problem... (Read More)
76% funded ~~~ 9 days to go!
May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Last night was lots of fun -- seeing the contributions come in! Thank you all! We now have 29 backers. I am hoping there are still a few more bibliophiles out there to push us over the top! Alburgh is our most northern community. It is also our... (Read More)
72% ~~~~ 10 days to go!
May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This is nerve wracking stuff! Today we had 2 new supporters - thank you! Our percentage rose by 2%. Can we really achieve the 28% more that we need? That translates into $544. I know these Little Free Libraries will be well used. Our island... (Read More)
Little Free Libraries by the Numbers
May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
0 – The amount of money we will receive if we are not fully funded by May 152-3 – The number of people in a team to build a Little Free Library on July 18th –194 – The number of years Ellen wanted a Little Free Library at the Grand Isle Art... (Read More)
70% ~~~ 12 days to go!
May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Alrighty, then - we need to get this project moving again! With just 12 days to go - time is going to be our worst enemy! It has been a glorious day in the islands - one to be outside enjoying the sunshine and warm winds. The bicyclists are coming... (Read More)
70% ~~~~ 13 days to go!
May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Some people know that I am a book-aholic! Yes, it is true. When I taught in my multiage grades 1-2-3 class in Colchester back in days of yore - I had over 5000 children's books in my classroom. In fact, on the 100th day of school, we would stop... (Read More)
67%!!! 14 Days to go!
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Knock on Wood - we will make this Books by the Lake project happen - by hook or by crook. It is our 5th anniversary for the gallery - Grand Isle Art Works - our "wooden" anniversary! 5 years...wooden anniversary! We are hoping to make LOTS of saw... (Read More)
62%
April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We are gaining on this campaign by leaps and bounds! Thank you all! I am back home safely to South Hero, VT. Quite a bit chillier than South Carolina - but I am good with that. Today was a glorious spring day - National Walk at Lunch Day! I... (Read More)
51%
April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We are halfway there! Thank you everyone! Today, I am packed and ready to head to the airport for a long afternoon of airports and flying. I'll arrive in Vermont about midnight. Last time I came in this late, I couldn't find Jim. When I did,... (Read More)
17 Days to go...
April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for your contributions! We are creeping closer to the mark! In my last post I asked for more ideas for how to get the word out about our campaign. Here are the ideas shared: facebook Article ion the Islander Front Porch Forum I... (Read More)
18 Days to go...
April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I think this must be the "down" time of a Kickstarter campaign...the time between contributions lengthens just as you watch the days tick down. Can we do it - fully fund by May 15th? We sure hope so - but the recent activity is saying something... (Read More)
Books by the Lake...after the snow melts!
April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Seriously, it snowed this AM in Vermont. The islands are covered with the white stuff. Gosh, I hope we'll be snowless by our Little Free Library Community Build date of July 18-19th! There was that year - 1816 - the year without a summer. ... (Read More)
Summer time by the lake with a good book!
April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Our Kickstarter Campaign can help make that happen all across Grand Isle County! Folks can sink into "island time" shut out the rest of noise and hubbub of busier places. Take a book - Return a book - it is so simple, really. Thank you to everyone... (Read More)
Let's make Books by the Lake a reality
April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
This could be you... Once the Little Free Libraries are built and stocked all that will be missing is you. Grab a book, sit with you feet in the water and get engulfed in a good story. But first the Little Free Libraries must be created. Fund... (Read More)
Books by the Lake - Lake Champlain, that is!
April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Thanks for all of your support - keep talking us up where you can. Our Kickstarter campaign ends on May 15th. We only receive funding if we reach our Kickstarter goal. Every minute is important - every sponsorship no matter the size... (Read More)
Books by the Lake - Alburgh LFL has a home!
April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We are now on day 5 of our Kickstarter campaign for Books by the Lake - Little Free Libraries! We are excited by our progress and hope we can keep the momentum going! We now have a home for our Alburgh Little Free Library! Irene Clark who has... (Read More)
Let's bring Little Free Libraries to the Islands
April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
In the video on our Kickstarter project you will hear Ellen talking about the children's books that she has from her days in a 1-2-3 multiage classroom. Not wanting to get rid of them I built shelves to keep them - now we know why - to go into... (Read More)
Books by the Lake - Little Free Libraries - Update #2
April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for your continued support. Our Books by the Lake Project is gaining ground. We are almost 25% funded and it has only been a few days. Jim and I are excited to think that we may finally get that LFL for our little gallery in... (Read More)
Books by the Lake - an island Kickstarter Campaign!
April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
The Books by the Lake Kickstarter campaign to create 5+ Little free Libraries is now live and is starting to get some attention! Jim and I are so very pleased. What better gift for our island communities than handmade libraries filled with lots... (Read More)
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