Tiny Libraries Built by Father and Son | Vancouver News

Father and son duo Ray and Ding Young turn woodworking into art with hyper-detailed miniature houses that double as community lending libraries. Their latest masterpiece? A tiny, fully functional replica of a Kitsilano heritage home complete with red door and balcony—built in 140 hours and featuring 4,000 tiny cuts for perfect shingle alignment. Commissioned by architect Hannah Leyland to honor her neighborhood’s charm and her personal love of reading (despite past struggles), the library sparks joy as locals browse its shelves. Their process—from site visits to sketches to building—is a labor of love, with Ray handling the heavy cutting and his dad Ding managing the delicate finishing touches. For Ray, it’s not about profit—it’s about the time spent with his father, making every hour together their greatest creation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d015d4be4e973e9b