The concept of community book sharing just gained two new footholds in Milton. Local Eagle Scout candidate Sam Copple-Goodman has managed to blend literacy with leisure by implanting 'Little Libraries' in both Freedom Park and Mayfield Park.

According to Milton's official website, these installations allow park visitors to both take and leave books as they please. Copple-Goodman, a BSA Troop 9622 member, executed this initiative with a team of volunteers. The structures, designed to hold and protect books from the elements, are as sturdy as they are charming. Created with the help of volunteers, they stand as diminutive beacons of knowledge among the park's expansive offerings.

Miltonga.gov notes that Copple-Goodman’s project included designing, building, and installing the libraries—a commendable feat for the young scout. The amount of work behind these seemingly quaint book exchanges is substantial, echoing a larger movement nationwide to encourage reading and community sharing.

Books have already begun to fill the shelves of these quaint outdoor fixtures. Members from the Friends of Mayfield Park, impressed by the drive and completion of the project, pledged a donation of some of their own reading favorites to the library situated along Mayfield Road. While over in the Deerfield area, at Freedom Park, the case has reportedly been stocked full by Copple-Goodman himself, ensuring a diverse selection for all who visit.

The Little Libraries are an innovative touch to the parks’ usual scenery. They offer an invitation to residents—a simple yet profound gesture—to pause in the green spaces of Milton and lose themselves in a story. Sam Copple-Goodman’s Eagle Scout project has not only enriched two community parks but also has potentially sparked a greater appreciation for reading in the great outdoors.