Graffiti Coffee Shop offers Take A Book, Leave A Book library

Guests at Graffiti Coffee Shop can now donate or select a book from the new free Take A Book, Leave A Book library. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo
Guests at Graffiti Coffee Shop can now donate or select a book from the new free Take A Book, Leave A Book library. The colorful mini library box is filled with interesting tomes of every description.The library graces the shop’s new patio and is a welcome addition to the relaxing atmosphere in addition to the area’s relaxing vibe.Small handcrafted wooden boxed libraries, like the ones at the coffee shop, are becoming a common sight in neighborhoods around the nation. They are maintained by volunteers or business owners who stock and organize their miniature libraries. The libraries encourage people to pick up a book or leave one behind, while encouraging reading and creativity, according to Monique Abrahamsen, writer for Beyond magazine.In 2009, Todd Bol of Hudson, Wiscons
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