Barbados is Blooming (Little Libraries)
Project Overview
The Barbados Is Blooming ‘Little Libraries’ Initiative aims to get reading back into Barbadian communities following a decline during the covid-19 pandemic period. The project, which places free little libraries in communities across the island is an initiative of the Prince Godwill D. Fomusoh Foundation Inc, in collaboration with project sponsors, the Massy Foundation and the Community Development Department. Additional support is provided by the Barbados Community College, who built the physical libraries. The project was launched on Tuesday, 7th November, 2023 at the Parkinson Resource Centre in the Pine, St Michael, were the first library was installed.
CDD Little Library Locations
Bayville Community Centre
Baywoods Resource Centre
Black Bess Resource Centre
Bonnetts Resource Centre
Bush Hall Resource Centre
Clapham Resource Centre
Eden Lodge Community Centre
Ellerton Community Centre
Grazettes Resource Centre
Kendal Community Centre
Parkinson Resource Centre
Rices Resource Centre
Rockfield Community Centre
Trents Community Centre
Using the Libraries (Children)
Take a Book
Read the Book
Return a Book (Could be different from the one taken)
Donating to the Libraries (Adults)
Books can be donated via bins at the following locations
Massy Stores Sunset Crest, Holetown, St. James
Massy Stores Supercentre, Warrens, St. Michael
Farm and Garden, Salters, St. George
Book Eligibility
Donations of new or lightly used childrens’ books are welcome.
More Info & Locations
For more information and locations, visit PGDFF Caribbean on the web.
