Okay okay! I know, spring is in like, a month---but still! When you go through your bookshelf consider donating those old used lovelies to the Transient Library. Have a paperback gathering dust? Maybe you have a book that meant a lot to you in an early time of your life that no longer resonates. Remember, books carry power, and the right book, at the right time, can change a person's life. Here is our guide on how to join the library and pass your sweeties along!

I have three rules for my bookcase: 1. Keep all hardbounds.

2. Get rid of all paperbacks, unless they are rare.

3. You can keep a paperback only if you plan on replacing it with a hardbound within a season.

Alas, I am eccentric. By no means will I judge if you have a different system. HOWEVER! If you decide to get rid of a book, please please please consider giving it to our library.

Looks like Michael beat me to the punch with a post and a book Ugh! Still need to get to my P.O. Box for our "first" book. That's what you get when you have ADHD I guess. My friends and I chipped in to have special inlets and stickers made for this ambitious project. That does not mean that you cannot get in on the action yourselves! Here is a DIY you can try at home to send your dusty treasures out into the world:

Step 1: Gather your supplies.

All you really need is an envelope, a flash card, a pen, some glue, and some scissors. Before we begin make sure to seal your envelope!

Step 2: Cut the envelope.

This will act as the "inlet" inside of the book.

Step 3: Prepare your flash card.

Okay, so maybe I forgot a tool: a ruler. I just used the edge of the book. So now you want to turn the flash card into a "lending card". Make sure to have the "author", "title" and "location". Maybe give us a shout-out and write down our URL?

Step 4: Glue the back of the inlet.

Step 5: Place the inlet, with the card, firmly inside the book cover.