39 Wildly Creative Little Free Library Designs

By Megan Hanson

There’s beauty in a simple box full of books, but right from the start we noticed that Little Libraries were often transformed into handsome, functional pieces of community art.

If you’re like us, you can’t help but be a little envious of some of the gorgeous Library designs out there!

We’ve hand-picked 39 of the most whimsical, rustic, innovative, and generally amazing Little Libraries that we’ve seen lately and put them into one handy slideshow for your viewing pleasure.

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1. A Library with a vibrant succulent roof

Lush, green and gorgeous!

2. Little Free Library #39819 Windsor, ON

Serene and welcoming, plus an adorable book roof.

3. Little Free Library #9581 Redondo Beach, CA

Windows on all four sides to reveal the treasures inside.

4. Little Free Library #12147 Québec, QC

Look at those whimsical curves!

5. Little Free Library #44471 Decatur, GA

Each box is themed after a Hogwarts house, and the post has a solar light that turns on at dusk. WOW!

6. Little Free Library #5539 Chatham, ON

Installed right on top of a fence! Those shingles and double doors are too cute.

7. Little Free Library #38570 Regina, SK

Look at that carved detail!

8. Little Free Library #42394 Birmingham, MI

Whoooo else thinks this owl Library is adorable?

9. Little Free Library #37891 Orlando, FL

Chalkboard paint is a brilliant way to make a Library interactive.

10. Little Free Library #50669 Farmington, MN

Kids are sure to notice this funky newspaper box Library.

11. Little Free Library #5163 Austin, TX

Quick and fun! Using dead tree stumps as a post is an excellent idea.

12. Little Free Library #35554 Princeton, IL

Look at that solar light on top for nighttime visitors!

13. Little Free Library #12009 Silver Spring, MD

A grandfather clock turned into a Library, so creative!

14. Little Free Library #49797 Greenville, SC

A gorgeous color scheme and adorable details.

14. Little Free Library #50309 San Diego, CA

A bit of mid-century modern flare, anyone?

15. Little Free Library #46112 Coupeville, WA

We have to wonder if there are ocean-themed books inside…

16. Little Free Library #7688 Hudson, WI

An inviting bench attached directly to the Library post.

17. Little Free Library #1280 Davis, CA

Check out the kid’s annex! That’s a smart way to add extra books for kiddos.

18. Little Free Library #10228 Elyria, OH

That natural wood siding is a show stopper!

19. Little Free Library #34472 Everett, WA

Still wearing its graduation tassel, too.

20. Little Free Library #44685 Vancouver, BC

Tree stumps as seating? So smart!

21. Little Free Library #44449 Llano, TX

Colorful and cute.

22. Little Free Library #30193 Des Moines, WA

It probably doesn’t float anymore, but it still looks incredible!

23. Little Free Library #17066 Seattle, WA

Snoopy and Woodstock take a snooze on this bright red Library.

24. Little Free Library #45381 Roanoke, VA

A newspaper vending box found new life as a Little Library.

25. Little Free Library #44540 Roswell, GA

What better theme for a Library than The Giving Tree!

26. Little Free Library #31875 Ann Arbor, MI

Is it spring yet? We’d stop and read by this darling design.

27. Little Free Library #26772 Rochester, MN

Blast into reading at this rocket ship Library.

28. Little Free Library #26747 Redding, CA

The very hungry caterpillar takes us right back to childhood memories…

29. Little Free Library #48066 San Leandro, CA

A re-purposed end table makes an eye-catching Library.

30. Little Free Library #4523 McKinleyville, CA

What a gorgeous “open book” roof!

31. Little Free Library #23347 Kaunas, Lithuania

A unique design plus tons of room for books inside.

32. Little Free Library #46029 Torrance, CA

Designed after a local landmark, perhaps?

33. Little Free Library #43440 Janesville, WI

It’s bigger on the inside!

34. Little Free Library #43680 Seven Valleys, PA

Matching colors with the cute white church behind it, the result is charming.

35. Little Free Library #45092 Troy, MI

Whimsical, bright, and sure to attract young readers.

36. Little Free Library #48176 Kollam, India

Do we spy books hanging from a tree behind this Library in Kollam, India?

37. Little Free Library #46009 Colorado Springs, CO

This Library looks like a re-purposed end table with steam punk flair.

38. Rustic Little Free Library

Love the rustic feel of this Library, plus note the hook with bags for books on the side.

39. Little Free Library #45080 Cape Girardeau, MO

Dr. Who fans will appreciate this Tardis Little Free Library.
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