There are some pretty incredible statistics when it comes to adults suffering with literacy.

48% of adults in Alberta have difficulty with literacy that interferes in their day-to-day life.  48% have major difficulty that greatly impacts their home, work and community life.

Executive Director at Literacy For Life Sue Stegmeier says there's a good percentage of people who don't go to our library because of that, and adds they will be placing 15 to 20 Little Libraries throughout High River.

An example of a Little Library. Photo Submitted.

"I'll be getting the word out asking residents if they're interested in having one of these libraries on their property and we'll work together to create them."

She says it's in no way meant to take the place of our library but rather to help others that may not be inclined to go to the library to have access to books and adds they're available to all residents of High River.

Two thousand dollars from the Community Vitality Fund will help get the libraries built, decorated and stocked with books and some with board games by the end of October.

"They can open up the door and pick out a book and take it off with them. They can bring it back or they can bring other books and help stock that library."

Stegmeier says 'Little Libraries' have been a trend in other urban centres and will be a benefit here as well.

"There's a good percentage of people out there that do not go to our library just because of that. It's not a place that they think is a safe place to go."

Find more information about getting a little library in your area from Literacy For Life.