The mini library on Carrollton Blue ribbon trail.

The free library 

Marcus Tullius Cicero said that “If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” I saw his quote come to life when I came across this small, quaint and very cute library set amidst beautiful and picturesque surrounding, during my evening walk.

I was visiting my brother in Carrollton, Texas and just came out for a walk to explore the neighborhood.

Being an avid reader I was drawn to it instantly and could not stop myself from taking some pictures.  Some Good Samaritan has created a small library, along the trail. It was a small wooden shelf with a glass door housing about 10 books. A note was pasted on it saying anybody can take the books to read and return them back when done. You can take the book home and bring it back the next day or sit on a bench near the self and read the book there.

There are instructions pasted on how the library works.

This library is situated along the Carrollton Blue ribbon trail in greenbelt area. City of Carrollton is a northern suburb of Dallas, and has a very expansive network of trails with lots of water features (ponds, creeks) and biking options.

This blue-ribbon trail is paved 4.5 miles’ pathway situated in very picturesque lush green surroundings. Lots of ducks, geese, and bird life in general. Often a red-tailed hawk to be seen, and always egrets and herons. As it was springtime, I also came across lots of wild flowers.

The path is quite wide to accommodate at least 4 people to walk next to each other.

It’s great for bikers, kids and joggers. Kids can fly kite or fish in the ponds along the way.

All along the route there are mile markers to show how far you have come. Each mile marker has a number to mark your location in case of any emergency. Blue Trail connects to the Furneaux Creek Orange Trail. Combining both trails will extend your journey to about 7 miles.

wild flowers

childhood

The rustic old bridge and beautiful pattern created by sunlight 

The picture postcard surrounding

Under the Rosemead Pkwy

The moon over the stoned house 

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It's time to call it a day. 

The Blue Trail runs alongside the ponds in the Nob Hill Greenbelt, under the Josey bridge and alongside the beautiful lake near Peters Colony and Josey Lane. The trail continues north of Peters Colony, under Rosemeade Parkway and ends at Hebron Parkway.

I did read a small story from a book I picked up from the library. Watched the sun mellow and set over Texas’s vast green pastured land and came home contended and happy about finding the little treasure tucked away along the trail.

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