First known ‘Hot Wheels’ car library to appear in Homewood

Here’s a first: In November, the Homewood City Council approved a request to place a “Hot Wheels car library” at 507 Morris Boulevard.

Below is a screenshot of the request that was in front of the council:

The measure passed unanimously. 

According to the city’s news release, the Elliot family, who lives in Homewood’s Edgewood neighborhood, came up with the Hot Wheels library idea after seeing something like it while visiting grandparents.

Thanks to that fortuitous encounter, the family’s 5-year-old and grandparents proceeded to build the box, and both boys plan to serve as “Hot Wheel-brarians.”

Homewood City Councilor Nick Sims praised the new addition to the neighborhood.

“In the spirit of Free Little Libraries, the Elliotts have created the matchbox car equivalent in front of their home. The Hot Wheels Hub spreads kindness and adds one more destination of interest and fun for kids to visit when out on a stroll in the heart of Edgewood. I love this new addition to our neighborhood!”

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