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10 Incredible Handwritten Notes Found in Little Free Libraries

Forget emails, texts, tweets, and posts. When you start a Little Free Library, the best kind of message you can receive is a handwritten note from a Library visitor. Little Free… Continue reading 10 Incredible Handwritten Notes Found in Little Free Libraries

Mary Lindsey, founder of the Lake Worth Little Free Libraries project.

To say that the city of Lake Worth, Florida, has a lot of Little Free Libraries would be a huge understatement. With a population of around 30,000 people, Lake Worth… Continue reading One Small Town, Over 100 Little Libraries

A lot of people think they don’t have the skills to build their own Little Free Library book exchange, and don’t have the funds to buy one; maybe you’ve thought that… Continue reading DIY Little Free Library (Adorable AND Affordable!)

How do you know if your Little Free Library is being used? Maybe you notice different titles appearing and disappearing, or you see excited kids, families and neighbors taking a… Continue reading Create Your Own Door Counter – And Let The Fun Begin

Since this is my first post, please let me e-introduce myself. Here are a few key things I’d like you to know: I am about to tell you how to get FREE… Continue reading The Chicago Premiere of The Book Thief and Free Books!

Springdale Presbyterian’s Little Free Library

The Little Free Library outside of Springdale Presbyterian Church in Louisville, Kentucky is literally overflowing. From preschool field trips to plant sales, they have done such an excellent job promoting… Continue reading Tips From The Field – How To Promote Your Library And Engage Your Community

Nicole, Phil and their son Alex.

Update! Two months after the Library’s disappearance, we learned that it was mistakenly taken by a local couple who thought the Library had been placed on the curb as trash. The… Continue reading “Stolen” Little Free Libraries: The Silver Lining Behind Theft in Lexington, Kentucky

A well-placed sign can do wonders if you’re trying to get more people to notice your Little Free Library book exchange. Library steward and artist Julie Bush has made more… Continue reading How to Create a Little Free Library “Sandwich” Sign

There’s beauty in a simple box full of books, but some Little Free Library book-sharing boxes take it to the next level. Check out 39 of the most whimsical, creative,… Continue reading 39 Wildly Creative Little Free Library Designs

We’ve noticed a pretty wonderful trend these past few years. More and more Girl Scouts are choosing to build and install Little Free Library book boxes for their communities. Keep… Continue reading Starting a Little Free Library: 5 Girl Scout Success Stories