10 Objects You Didn’t Know Could Be a Little Free Library

By Megan Hanson

Using repurposed materials to build a Little Free Library book-sharing box is not only eco-friendly, but it can result in some pretty wild Little Free Library designs!

When it comes down to it, you just need a structure that can hold books, and the designs below show just how creative people get with such a basic design principle!

If you’re interested in building a Little Free Library, get inspired by some of the surprising designs below.

1. A wine barrel Library

2. A coffin Little Free Library for spooky books!

3. A grandfather clock finds new life as a Library!

4. A Library with a ski roof and ski pole doors

5. A newspaper box with vertical planters full of herbs and flowers

6. A crockpot, tree stump and repurposed wood made this Library!

7. A canoe-turned-Library

8. A British Phone Booth Library

9. A filing cabinet Library!

10. An adorable pay phone Library

Ready to start your own Little Free Library book-sharing box? Learn how.

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