How to Keep Track of Library Books the Creative Way
Summertime is when our family reconnects with our local library. This year, I wanted to get smarter about keeping track of all our library books to avoid the dreaded 20-minute hunt for that one missing book that needed returned, like, three days ago. So I put together this super easy library book holder to corral everything.
To do this project, you'll need:
Step 1: Apply a coat of cherry stain to the unfinished crate.
Step 2: Cut out a rectangular piece from the sheet metal using tin snips. (I picked up my pair at Home Depot.) This will serve as your “Library” label.
Step 3: Take a hammer and punch the word “Library” into the sheet metal label using the letter punch set.
Step 4: Attach the label to the center of the crate with four small screws. I recommend pre-drilling the holes first to keep the wood from splitting.
Step 5: Apply a coat of enamel or polyurethane to seal the piece.
Step 6: Add a piece of plexiglass to the bottom of the crate, to keep books from falling through the crack in the bottom. (I stole a piece from an old picture frame in our basement and cut it to fit.)
Step 7: Hang up the holder and enjoy your new, highly organized library book storage system.
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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Awesome! Ever since I moved into an apartment with little closet storage or space I am all about ways to utilize empty wall space for storing things!
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Love it! I would use it to store hats and gloves during the winter.
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