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Garbage collectors open library with abandoned books

January 16, 2018 by Leo

The collection grew so large the library now loans the salvaged books to schools, educational programs, and even prisons.

Source: Garbage collectors open library with abandoned books – CNN

What a great idea.

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  1. Marty says

    January 16, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    So refreshing that someone understands the value of books. But I must confess, when I first saw the picture I thought they were firemen. (Maybe there’s some Bradbury in there.)

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