kagmypts Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Where do you store your library books? I have been looking for a basket to keep in our home school room, but I cannot find any basket that is the right size. The basket is either too small to hold or all of our books, or it is so big that it consumes all of our floor space. If you have a basket, where did you buy it? I just need a few baskets, and we are ready to start our school year! ETA- Does anybody have this basket from The Container Store? If so, is it sturdy? I could always buy two if I needed that much space to store library books. http://www.containerstore.com/shop/storage/binsBaskets/viewAll?productId=10032375&N=81212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highfamily Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 We had a basket, but we have outgrown it. The bottom shelf of one of our bookcases is "the library shelf." :-) Jana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dscampbell1979 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 We usually have about 50-100 books checked out at any given time, with that in mind, I have 2 black $3 rectangle laundry baskets from Wal-Mart for library books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 We have a shelf in the school room that is designated for library books but the books usually find their ways into the kids rooms so I still have to do a book roundup when it's time to head to the library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I use a rectangular wicker basket that's about laundry basket size. But the books end up all over the house anyway. We have library book drama at least once a week. But they always turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plath Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 We use a rectangular wicker basket as well. Right now it's sitting on top of the girls' table in our living room, but we're soon to get two small expedit storage cubes in the living room and will probably devote two cubes to library books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I had a basket until last week, when I made bookshelf space. We generally have ~50 library books out at once. Also, my kids cart several off to their rooms and all have a basket or a small shelf on the wall for books. One of these or one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelAR05 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I like the laundry basket idea. We normally have 50-100 checked out as well. I can put them on a bookshelf but they tend to forget the books when they are on there. Most of the time they are just piled on the floor in the school room. My girls call it "Book Mountain". :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I have a couple wicker baskets that were supposed to be used on a changing table shelf. Some books have to be turned differently, but most fit fine. For my regular books, I use the black Sterilite baskets from Target, size medium. They're in the home organization section sometimes, and sometimes they're with the dish pans. Dish pans would also work. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 We use a Sterilite file crate from Walmart. You can usually get them pretty cheap at Walmart right now; with all the school stuff. It's definitely mounded, but for the most part, they fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 We have a designated "library shelf" in our cubbies. It's often 2 layers deep with books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 We are laundry basket users :) We take them in the library, too. Love the handles, prop it up on my hip and go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I have a tall narrow "bookcase" in this weird spot behind my bedroom door. It's actually a stainless steel rack that is supposed to be used in a bathroom to store towels I think. There is more than enough room on it for all library books no matter how many I have out. It takes up little floor space, and no floor space that is otherwise usable. Books get transported to the library in my fancy backpack with an internal steel frame and hip belt. I don't have a car. Books are HEAVY. I need a good backpack to handle the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabinfl Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I found the perfect basket at Ikea last month -- it's rectangular, large, tall, and sturdy enough for a couple dozen books or more, but fits perfetly in one corner of the floor in our foyer. It was in the plant area, I think it's meant to be a decorative outside for a plastic planter. It even fits in with our (largely Ikea :blush: ) decor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pod's mum Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Generally under and amongst other books, particularly ex-library books we've bought. Sometimes under or behind the bed and/or under clothes. I really would not recommend this. ETA: This is why we try to avoid libraries, we were spening too much in fines while we were trying to locate the wayward items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kagmypts Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 I use a rectangular wicker basket that's about laundry basket size. But the books end up all over the house anyway. We have library book drama at least once a week. But they always turn up. I seriously about died laughing when I read this. This WILL.BE.MY.FAMILY. Do you remember where you found your basket? I brought a couple of rectangular baskets home today, and it's definitely what I want/need. However, the sizes on the ones I brought home are not quite right so I am returning them. I found the perfect basket at Ikea last month -- it's rectangular, large, tall, and sturdy enough for a couple dozen books or more, but fits perfetly in one corner of the floor in our foyer. It was in the plant area, I think it's meant to be a decorative outside for a plastic planter. It even fits in with our (largely Ikea :blush: ) decor. Do you remember the name of the basket? What color was it? I am looking for black, but I could work with white. Our room is 98% Ikea as well. However, I love it! Thank you to everyone who has made a recommendation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabinfl Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Do you remember the name of the basket? What color was it? I am looking for black, but I could work with white. Our room is 98% Ikea as well. However, I love it! No idea of the name, but it is almost the exact dark brown/black of some of the Ikea furniture. It was hanging out in the plant area right at the end of self-serve in our store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I used to use a laundry basket I got at Walmart. It was the sturdiest I could find. I have a shelf where I keep library books in the house. It is next to the door and in my "landing zone" when I walk into the house. Right now we are only checking out books related to our current studies and audio books. The audio books are kept in a reusable shopping bag in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivingHope Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 A small ikea BILLY bookcase near the front door... We use Mondays as our day to return books, pick up our library holds and renew. Keeps our huge library book stash manageable...books always due on Mondays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I seriously about died laughing when I read this. This WILL.BE.MY.FAMILY. Do you remember where you found your basket? I brought a couple of rectangular baskets home today, and it's definitely what I want/need. However, the sizes on the ones I brought home are not quite right so I am returning them. I've no idea - probably have had that basket for 20 years. I would guess at a Pier One or World Market store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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