We are so pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural National Little Free Library Day on May 17, marking the beginning of Little Free Library Week, May 17–23, 2026.… Continue reading First ‘National Little Free Library Day’ Debuts May 17 to Launch Little Free Library Week
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Penguins Foundation and U. S. Steel Launch Little Free Libraries Throughout the Pittsburgh Region
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and U.S. Steel have teamed up to bring Little Free Library book-sharing boxes to the local Pittsburgh area! These Little Free Libraries are an extension of… Continue reading Penguins Foundation and U. S. Steel Launch Little Free Libraries Throughout the Pittsburgh Region
100 Little Free Libraries Launch Nationwide featuring Dog Man Creator Dav Pilkey’s Beloved Characters to Bring Books to Kids in Book Deserts
Captain Underpants is back! We’re teaming up with Dog Man and Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey and Scholastic to spark book joy and expand access to reading across the United… Continue reading 100 Little Free Libraries Launch Nationwide featuring Dog Man Creator Dav Pilkey’s Beloved Characters to Bring Books to Kids in Book Deserts
Little Free Library Announces First Book Partnership
The national nonprofits First Book and Little Free Library recently announced a new partnership to expand access to brand-new books for Little Free Library’s book-sharing boxes across the country. Through… Continue reading Little Free Library Announces First Book Partnership
Little Free Library’s Impact Library Program Celebrates 10 Years of Expanding Book Access
The Little Free Library nonprofit is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its core philanthropic initiative: the Impact Library Program, which gives no-cost Little Free Libraries filled with books to communities… Continue reading Little Free Library’s Impact Library Program Celebrates 10 Years of Expanding Book Access
Staten Island adds 6 Little Free Libraries on Global Day of Unplugging
Community members gathered on Staten Island in New York for the 2026 Global Day of Unplugging to build six new Little Free Library book-sharing boxes. The celebration also featured book… Continue reading Staten Island adds 6 Little Free Libraries on Global Day of Unplugging
Little Free Library Announces Three New Board Members
We are pleased to announce the recent appointment of three members to our national board of directors: Jake Adams, Betsy Gleick, and Jennifer Lukas (pictured above, left to right). Jake… Continue reading Little Free Library Announces Three New Board Members
10 Powerful Ways Book Access Boosts Children’s Literacy
At Little Free Library, we believe that by providing greater, more equitable book access in neighborhoods worldwide, our nonprofit strengthens communities and influences literacy outcomes. But this isn’t just a… Continue reading 10 Powerful Ways Book Access Boosts Children’s Literacy
Little Free Library and One World Partner to Launch ‘One World Essentials’ Book-Sharing Boxes Nationwide
In honor of One World Essentials—a landmark publishing program celebrating groundbreaking books that help readers understand and shape our changing world—Little Free Library and One World, an imprint of Random… Continue reading Little Free Library and One World Partner to Launch ‘One World Essentials’ Book-Sharing Boxes Nationwide
Indigenous Library Program Steward Story, January 2026
Little Free Library’s Indigenous Library Program provides no-cost Little Free Library boxes full of books to Indigenous communities with limited book access. This month we heard from a steward who was previously… Continue reading Indigenous Library Program Steward Story, January 2026