A unique project was implemented in the peaceful and quiet village of Ruurlo in the Netherlands. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
For several centuries, the chestnut tree, a historical symbol for the villagers, had dried up. Initially, people thought about cutting it down, believing that a dried tree would be of no use.
However, local carpenter Rene Bruns approached the situation differently. According to his proposal, it was possible to create a community library from the tree trunk.
For this purpose, he processed the tree and gave it new life. Bruns made several small compartments, covered them with waterproof glass doors, and painted them orange, resulting in a wonderful appearance.
He spent about three months implementing the project. The result pleased the villagers — a new "open-air library" was opened.
The villagers brought various books, works for children, manuals, and stories from their homes to fill the library shelves. This initiative became a place for spiritual relaxation, learning, and social interaction not only for the youth but also for adults.
Currently, this tree library in Ruurlo has become one of the village's favorite spots. Along with promoting reading, it serves to protect the environment and strengthen social cohesion.
