09/20/2026
Our guestbook has been taken twice over the last few months (along with our Geocache, though it was returned the first time). We want to think it is by mistake, but the guestbooks never turn back up and it’s starting to feel intentional. We treasure the little notes left inside and it is so sad to keep losing them over and over. 💔
We just added a new guestbook, so please sign it again on your next visit! I have been trying to take photos of entries, but it’s just not the same as having the actual handwritten notes. This time we are trying a binder so I can periodically remove and save the entries inside.
I have been hesitant to mention this because I never want people to feel uncomfortable visiting the library, but we do have a security camera that monitors the fridge. We added it after having a few issues we wanted to keep an eye on. It’s positioned at a distance to respect visitors’ privacy, but it does allow us to see the vehicles coming and going.
We’re not saying the guest books were taken intentionally or that the same visitor was involved both times, we really don’t know. We just ask everyone to be thoughtful about what belongs to the library versus what is meant to go home with you. If you’re ever unsure, please just ask!
We do a lot of giving through this fridge and the guestbook is the only thing we keep for us. Please help us keep this a space that everyone can keep enjoying. ❤️❤️