The Little Free Library project was the result of a lifelong passion of reading and sharing by Lisa Beach, loan closing coordinator at the Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning & Development Commission. Pictured with her is Nate Schiffer, who donated the Little Free Library and owns Schiffer’s Custom Cabinetry in Seneca.
A new Little Free Library at 395 Seneca St. in Oil City has joined the movement to share books, bring people together and create communities of readers.
This Little Free Library project was the result of a lifelong passion of reading and sharing by Lisa Beach, loan closing coordinator at the Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning & Development Commission.
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