Things have changed a lot since Nancy Wulkan first put up two Little Free Library book boxes in her Chicago, Illinois, neighborhood in 2018. After seeing the big impact those little libraries… Continue reading Neighbor to Neighbor Literacy Project Builds 20 Little Libraries in Chicago Block Box Project
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Read in Color: Announcing Little Free Library’s Diverse Books Initiative in Minneapolis
We are thrilled to announce the launch of READ IN COLOR, a timely initiative bringing diverse books to LFL book-sharing boxes across the country and around the world. [TAKE ACTION:… Continue reading Read in Color: Announcing Little Free Library’s Diverse Books Initiative in Minneapolis
Steward Spotlight: Tashay Green
Tashay Green runs a Chicago-based book-sharing program called “Books on the L,” so named for Chicago’s public transit system, the “L.” When the city issued a shelter-in-place order in early… Continue reading Steward Spotlight: Tashay Green
Literati and Little Free Library Team Up to Share Kids’ Books in Austin
We’re delighted to announce a new partnership with Literati, a subscription book club company, that will increase access to books and instill a love of reading for children in Austin, Texas.… Continue reading Literati and Little Free Library Team Up to Share Kids’ Books in Austin
Little Free Library Included in Major Grant to Improve Literacy among Native American Youth
A team of UNC Greensboro researchers has been awarded a $1.4 million Institute of Museum and Library Services grant to increase access to literacy resources and libraries for Native American children and families. UNCG will… Continue reading Little Free Library Included in Major Grant to Improve Literacy among Native American Youth
Steward Spotlight: Autumn Stephen
Autumn Stephen and her husband knew that families in their new neighborhood of Bowling Green, Kentucky, would be nervous about going back to school in the midst of the COVID-19… Continue reading Steward Spotlight: Autumn Stephen
Why Sharing Diverse Books in Little Free Libraries Matters
This summer, readers are flooding Little Free Library book-sharing boxes with diverse books that amplify Black voices. Sarah Kamya, a New York high-school counselor and Little Free Library steward, is… Continue reading Why Sharing Diverse Books in Little Free Libraries Matters
PBS KIDS and Little Free Library Team Up for Story-Times this Summer
In the latest addition to its ongoing “Read-Along” initiative on Facebook and YouTube, PBS KIDS has partnered with Little Free Library for a collection of story-time videos this summer designed… Continue reading PBS KIDS and Little Free Library Team Up for Story-Times this Summer
Starting a Little Free Library: Boy Scout Success Stories
Attention all Scouts! Building one or several Little Free Library book-sharing boxes is a great way to make a lasting impact on your community. Keep reading to see how Boy Scouts,… Continue reading Starting a Little Free Library: Boy Scout Success Stories
Easy Activities for your Little Free Library
There’s a growing body of research that shows when you focus on being kind to others, rather than doing things for yourself, you feel happier and more positive. It’s like the kindness… Continue reading Easy Activities for your Little Free Library