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12 Inspiring Alternate Little Library Ideas

By Sarah Nelson

Part of our mission at Little Free Library is to build community, which we aim to do by inspiring readers and expanding book access around the world. We envision a world with a book-sharing box in every community (find one near you using the Little Free Library map!) But sometimes sharing boxes pop up containing more than books — or sometimes, something else entirely. 

Little Free Library has sparked a number of spinoffs since its inception, and we’re amazed by the creativity we’ve seen. (Of course, the name “Little Free Library” is trademarked with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, so using our name or its variants without permission is not allowed. Contact us with any questions.) Check out these eleven alternate community sharing boxes. The possibilities really are endless!

1. Hot Wheels Library

Vroom, vroom! The neighborhood kids would love this.

2. Kindness Rocks Library

BRB, finding some rocks to paint ASAP.

3. Little Free Pantry

A great way to assist those in need in your community! (The name “Little Free Pantry” is used by a nonprofit organization with permission from Little Free Library.)

4. Fiber Library

Who else picked up knitting as a hobby during the pandemic?

5. Free Bakery

We can practically smell the fresh-baked goodness!

6. Seed Library

Calling all plant parents!

7. Stick Library

For all of those furry good boys in your neighborhood.

8. Sled Library

Might as well make the most of the cold weather when it arrives!

9. Cookbook Lending Library

Found outside a culinary center! Photo via Steve Bromert on Facebook

10. Free Herb Garden

One steward planted fresh herbs next to her library. Up for grabs! Photo via Susan Alison on Facebook

11. Art Sharing Box

View Art. Take Art. Leave Art. It would be hard not to stop here every day!

12. Beach Library

I bet kids flock to this on their beach trip!
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