Jackson Stonebarger visited the Little Free Library at Middlebrook Park and donated books from his personal collection, leaving them for the next child looking for something to read.
The young League City resident's gift, highlighted Wednesday by the Bay Area Service League, supports the all-volunteer nonprofit's newest program, Literacy for Life. The initiative places books directly in children's hands through a network of three Little Free Libraries scattered across the community, with the Middlebrook Park box among them.
Lisa Holbrook, who authored the organization's post about Jackson's visit, wrote that seeing a young person give back and help spread a love of reading in the community is inspiring.
How Literacy for Life works
Bay Area Service League runs the program in partnership with Barnes & Noble Baybrook. The goal is straightforward: stock neighborhood bookshelves so kids who might not otherwise have access can grab a free book on their own terms. No library card required.
The nonprofit operates entirely on volunteer labor. Between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026, its members logged 33,226.75 hours of service, contributing an estimated $1.2 million in value to the Houston-Galveston Bay Area, according to the organization's volunteerism report.
How to donate or find a Little Free Library
Residents who want to follow Jackson's lead can drop off gently used children's books at any of the three Bay Area Service League Little Free Library locations. The organization can be reached at 281-554-2594 or through its website.
To find a Little Free Library anywhere in the area, search the Little Free Library world map at littlefreelibrary.org/map or download the organization's mobile app.
Coming up: Music in the Historic District
The League City Folk Association and League City Historical Society host a free night of music at League Park on Friday, July 31, at 7 p.m., according to the city's event calendar. The family-friendly event takes place at 512 2nd Street. Bring a chair and your own food and drinks.
