Over 100 ‘mini-libraries’ fill the parks in Colombia, as part of a nationwide program to promote literacy and give more people access to books. The Paradero Para Libros Para Parques (PPP) program was created around 12 years ago by nonprofit group Fundalectura in partnership with the parks system.

According to Bilingual Librarian, volunteers staff the library kiosks and they help patrons check out books, answer questions, organize activities, and provide homework assistance for children. The mini-libraries hold around 350 books each and are staffed for about 12 hours a week, usually over the  weekend.

Fundalectura

Photo by Bilingual Librarian