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SECTION 1: Media Kit and Press Releases

Media Kit

Press Releases

2022

2021 and 2020

SECTION 2: News and Editorial Coverage Guide

What is a Little Free Library?

First, Little Free Library (LFL) is the name of a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds community, inspires readers, and expands book access for all.

The organization helps people around the world start and maintain free “take a book, share a book” book exchanges called Little Free Libraries.  LFL grants Little Free Libraries full of books to underserved areas through its Impact Library Program and champions diverse books through its Read in Color initiative.

Little Free Library book-sharing boxes are placed in front yards, housing projects, community centers, schools, parks, gardens, and other easily accessible locations. The Libraries are built to withstand weather of all kinds and hold 20-100 books.

To be officially called a Little Free Library, a free book exchange must be registered with an official charter sign and charter number.

How many Little Free Libraries are there?
As of June 2022, there are more than 150,000 registered Little Free Libraries in all 50 states, all 7 continents, and 115 countries. Please see our map for more information.

The organization:
Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our mission is to be a catalyst for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all through a global network of volunteer-led Little Free Libraries. Our vision is a Little Free Library in every community and a book for every reader. We believe all people are empowered when the opportunity to discover a personally relevant book to read is not limited by time, space, or privilege.

The Little Free Library movement:
People worldwide have embraced the idea of Little Free Libraries and in our headquarters, we’re working to strengthen and support them with effective communication channels, programs, events, and partnerships that build on our mission.

How to describe Little Free Library book exchanges:
The correct legal name is three words: Little Free Library. This name is registered with the US Patent and Trademark Office and should be capitalized. Only registered Little Free Library book exchanges may use the title “Little Free Library”; if a book exchange is not registered, it is simply called a book exchange. It is permissible to use the term Little Libraries or just Libraries when referring to any registered Little Free Library book exchange.

SECTION 3: Little Free Library Logos and Trademarks

Little Free Library and/or its affiliates claim(s) statutory and/or common law rights in and to the following trademarks and service marks: Little Free Library and its common variations.

Use this form to request permission to use our logo and marks. Please read our Terms and Conditions before downloading and using our logo and marks.

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SECTION 4: Little Free Library Photos

The following photos may be used for third-party articles about Little Free Library (click the link to view each photo):

Library #6315, Traverse City, Michigan

Library #6247, Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Library #2621, Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Libraries #7331 and #7332, Rivne, Ukraine

Library #10883, Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia

Library #6357, Sandy Springs, Georgia

Library #31486, Azusa, California

Other popular photo sources include Instagram, Pinterest, Flickr, Google Images (thousands of Little Free Library-related photos, often with links to their sources but few details), local Little Free Library Facebook pages, and blogs. To use photos from these sources, contact the original copyright holder for permission.

For press inquiries, please Contact Us or email Margret Aldrich at maldrich@littlefreelibrary.org.

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