(KNZA)--Three Little Libraries designed and built by students in a Hiawatha Middle School class were unveiled at this week's City Commission meeting.

Design and Modeling class Instructor Darren Arment along with students, Marcus Hinton and Cooper Handke, presented the project that has been in the works since the fall of 2019.

The Little Libraries represent some notable things about the city of Hiawatha. One was made with a Red Hawk-themed design, another with a maple design and the third was an interpretation of the town's City Hall and clock tower.

Around 35 students were involved in the brainstorming, planning and construction of the miniature libraries.

They were made for the Hiawatha Parks and Recreation Department, which purchased the supplies.

Parks and Recreation Director Stacy Jasper will place the Little Libraries at locations in the community. She plans to place one at the Kiddie Korral, another along the walking trail, and the third may be headed to the County Courthouse square or near City Hall.

Jasper is now hoping for donations to fill the libraries with youth reading materials. Anyone who wishes to donate books for middle school age and younger children can bring them to the Fisher Center during business hours.