The Remarkable Bookcycle Find New Home on Main Street
Westport’s famous Remarkable Bookshop was brought to life again with the Remarkable Bookcycle, a little free library now stationed on the sidewalk in front of 173 Main Street, the future home of Cold Fusion Gelato. The mobile free library offers novels and children’s books to anyone who stops by, curated by a team of volunteer Remarkable Librarians.
Designed and gifted by bestselling novelist Jane Green and her husband Ian Warburg, the couple brought in the help of Ryan Peterson to build the bike, working with local celebrated artist Miggs Burroughs to paint its recognizable signage, before they even knew Miggs had created the original artwork for the store.
The name and color were inspired by the famous Remarkable Bookshop, an iconic landmark which which sat at the head of Main Street, just up from the bike’s current spot, before its closure in 1994. Beloved by the community for its nooks and crannies, it’s wonderful staff, and Heathcliff the cat, who could always be found snuggled amongst a pile of books.
The bookcycle travels the community, allowing neighbors the chance to find their next great read as the old bike waits for its next move.