Little Ghost Library Opened for 2026 Season
The miniature neighborhood library on SE 18th Avenue now offers daily restocked ghost-themed trinkets.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Paranormal
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Neighbors near SE 18th Avenue and SE Tolman Street can find free, spooky-themed items at the Little Ghost Library, which creator Rachel Rochester officially opened for the 2026 season.
Why it matters
The project, housed in a red-and-black structure, was launched to provide whimsical, community-focused entertainment for local children.
The project began in 2024 and expanded in 2025 with a larger structure, running this year from October 2 until November 1. It is currently unknown how many total items will be restocked throughout the month.
The players
Rachel Rochester
The creator and manager of the Little Ghost Library project.
The details
The Little Ghost Library operates through daily restocking of ghost-themed trinkets, a process managed by creator Rachel Rochester via social media. Located at the corner of SE 18th Avenue and SE Tolman Street, the project utilizes a red-and-black miniature house. Residents can visit the site throughout the month leading up to its scheduled closure.
Timeline
The Little Ghost Library project began in 2024.
A larger miniature house structure was introduced in 2025.
The library opened for the 2026 season on October 2, 2026.
The library is scheduled to close for the season on the morning of November 1, 2026.
Beyond the Bridges
This project follows the established template of the Little Free Library movement by repurposing micro-structures for community exchange. It marks a creative adaptation of that model by focusing on seasonal, themed trinkets rather than books.
Families in the area can visit the red-and-black library at SE 18th Avenue and SE Tolman Street any day for a new ghost-themed surprise. Be sure to stop by before the collection is removed on the morning of November 1.
The takeaway
The library provides a rotating selection of trinkets throughout October to delight local children. Check the creator's social media updates to see what has been restocked at the library each day.
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