The Smithsonian recently installed a birchbark Little Free Library book-sharing box at the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington, D.C., donated by the Little Free Library (LFL)… Continue reading Little Free Library Honoring Native Americans Unveiled at Smithsonian
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Introducing Our Little Women Libraries!
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March would approve: The Little Free Library nonprofit organization and Sony Pictures are unveiling Little Women-themed book-sharing boxes in ten U.S. cities! The “Little Women Libraries” celebrate… Continue reading Introducing Our Little Women Libraries!
Libraries after the Superstorm
Over the past week, many of us have been blasted with winter storms and arctic temps. We thought this would be a good time to check in with our LFL… Continue reading Libraries after the Superstorm
Letter from the Executive Director: Little Free Library’s Trademark
To the Little Free Library Community: There have been a number of concerns raised about registered Little Free Library trademarks and the implications to the book-sharing community. We would like… Continue reading Letter from the Executive Director: Little Free Library’s Trademark
Steward Spotlight: Neighbor to Neighbor Literacy Project
“We were blown away by the positive response. We believe that a citywide network of Little Free Library [book boxes] can help to create positive interactions and engagement across all our… Continue reading Steward Spotlight: Neighbor to Neighbor Literacy Project
7 Cheap and Creative Ways to Expand your Little Free Library Book-Sharing Box
You figured out how to start a Little Free Library book exchange, and things are going well, but you’ve got a problem: too many books! Many Little Free Library volunteer stewards quickly… Continue reading 7 Cheap and Creative Ways to Expand your Little Free Library Book-Sharing Box
Introducing New Children’s Book ‘Little Libraries, Big Heroes’
We’re excited to announce the debut of Little Libraries, Big Heroes, a new picture book from award-winning duo Miranda Paul and John Parra! The book tells the inspirational story of how our late founder,… Continue reading Introducing New Children’s Book ‘Little Libraries, Big Heroes’
How to Winterize your Little Free Library
Can your Little Free Library withstand the winter? If you’ve been wondering how to winterize your library, or whether you should take it down until the weather warms up, read… Continue reading How to Winterize your Little Free Library
Library Build Case Study: Eagle Scout Project
If you’re a Boy Scout or Girl Scout looking to build a Little Free Library (perhaps for your Gold Award or Eagle Scout Project?), then this post is for you!… Continue reading Library Build Case Study: Eagle Scout Project
11 Epic Little Free Libraries Carved from Trees
You may have seen the story of Sharalee Armitage Howard, a librarian in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, who transformed a 110-year-old tree in her yard into an amazing Little Free Library. In Everett,… Continue reading 11 Epic Little Free Libraries Carved from Trees