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Escape the world and disappear inside a book. (Photos courtesy Rainy Simpson)

They’re making the world better, one book at a time.

Three Coupeville siblings have created a unique lending library which has quickly become the go-to place for local readers.

Called “Pages on Pennington,” since it’s located at 992 Pennington Loop, the little free library is the brainchild of the Simpson kids.

Laken (5th Grade), River (3rd), and Stone (Kindergarten) started off by running a farm stand during the summer of 2019.

The Simpson kids hard at work.

They sold their tasty treats by donation, and built up enough money in return that they decided to expand into the library biz.

Mark J. Orth, a talented woodworker and artist who hails from Langley, offered to build the enclosure for their books for free, as long as the Simpsons paid for the cost of materials.

Once built, the library was placed in front of their grandparents house, as it offered a prime spot to snag plenty of foot traffic.

While the masterminds behind the project are on the younger side, the library offers a mix of books for all ages.

An assortment of books fit for the season.

Children’s picture and board books, young adult, graphic novels, and both fiction and non fiction aimed at adults have found their way into the library.

There’s also a handy reading bench next to the library, and a Siamese cat named Heffner often shows up to hang out.

Later this month, the library is branching out, hosting a virtual costume party.

Join the fun.

In the end, the philosophy of the library is simple – take a book whenever you please, and leave one when you can.

And, either way, spread a little joy.