Childrens Book Nook Open At Community Center

The Laurelhurst Community Center’s New Children’s Library recently opened. 

In October, Cara, Laurelhurst Community Center Recreation Coordinator started collecting books from the community to start a Little Library Book Nook for kids ages 0-5 located in the downstairs lobby in a cozy area for young kids and their grownups to enjoy reading together.  

Cara told the Laurelhurst Blog Staff: 

Thanks to generous donations from community members and the support of the Laurelhurst Community Center Advisory Council, we were able to open the Book Nook.  Children have been enjoying the new space as a place to read together, color, play games and gather with friends.

The idea was originally suggested by a patron on our online survey and staff decided that it was a nice idea to serve the community.  

There is  a lot of open space downstairs where it is quiet as well as comfortable furniture, such as couches, chairs and small tables and “bistro” style table/chairs. Lighting was added to make the space brighter and a cozy atmosphere.  

There is also a self-serve Keurig coffee cart, hot chocolate and small snacks available for purchase at the front desk from .50-$1.

The Book Nook is funded through donations of books from the community and by the Laurelhurst Advisory Council.

The book nook is open Monday through Friday 9am-2pm.  

If you have a book or two that you would like to donate to please drop them off from 9-2pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays or 9-8pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. We are continuing to collect book donations on an ongoing basis as an effort to keep the shelves full of new books.