What a cool idea! Thanks to Pam P.
Riders waiting to take the bus in Boston may notice something new at their bus stop: a sticker on the ground with a QR code they can scan to enjoy free reading material from the public library.
Twenty bus stops across the city will double as “digital libraries” where riders can borrow audiobooks, eBooks, e-newspapers, and e-magazines. The selection of free resources are meant to be read on-the-go, like poems and short stories, and include options for all ages. It doesn’t require a library card, and there’s no need to download a separate app.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the initiative, which tentatively ends in August, “builds on our efforts to make public transportation more enjoyable, while also connecting our residents to the resources the Boston Public Library already offers.”