Announcing Read in Color Boston! We are excited to expand our national Read in Color program to the city of Boston, in collaboration with Candlewick Press and 826 Boston. Ten new Little Free Library books-sharing boxes will be established across Boston, each filled...
Announcing Read in Color Tulsa! The Little Free Library (LFL) nonprofit organization launched Read in Color today in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This marks the national rollout of the timely initiative, which brings diverse books to LFL book-sharing boxes to help grow...
Did you know many traditional library systems use Little Free Libraries to connect with their communities? This week Little Free Library is partnering with the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) to celebrate how “big libraries” utilize...
Dear Friends,As a literacy organization doing our part to increase community, diversity, equity, and inclusion in all communities, we stand against the surge of hate and violence toward the AAPI community. We are honored by the request by the #StandUpForAAPI and...
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® unveiled an official Little Free Library® in celebration of Read Across America Day. The replica of Tournament House, the headquarters to the Rose Parade® and Rose Bowl Game®, is filled with books for the community to enjoy and...
A special Little Free Library book-sharing box made its debut on Read Across America Day at the LeBron James Family Foundation’s (LJFF) I PROMISE Village, a family-first community that serves as transitional housing for I PROMISE families in Akron, Ohio. The project...
Action Book Clubs across the country are combining reading with community service. In this series, we’re highlighting some of our favorite reading groups. To find out how you can start an Action Book Club of your own visit the program’s web page! Location: Kings Park,...
We’ve all been tangled up with our technology long enough, thanks to the pandemic. It’s time for a big stretch and a break! Little Free Library is proud to partner with the National Day of Unplugging as they celebrate their 12th year helping people take a break from...
In a year full of challenges, we were lifted up by the kindness and generosity of the stewards, patrons, and friends in our Little Free Library network. As we close the book on 2020, we’re looking back at the year’s most meaningful stories. Here are our top ten:...
Action Book Clubs across the country are combining reading with community service—and having fun along the way! In this series, we’re highlighting some of our favorite reading groups. To find out how you can start an Action Book Club of your own visit the program’s...
There are now Little Free Libraries on all seven continents! We are thrilled to introduce the first Little Free Library in Antarctica, which was established by Dr. Russell Schnell at the South Pole. Dr. Schnell—an atmospheric scientist for the National Oceanic and...
On the football field, Pittsburgh Steeler Cam Heyward is a well-known defensive star, but off the field he’s earning a new title: literacy MVP. Heyward was recently awarded the NFL Players Association’s (NFLPA) Community MVP Award for establishing his...
Action Book Clubs across the country are combining reading with community service—and having fun along the way! In this series, we’re highlighting some of our favorite reading groups. To find out how you can start an Action Book Club of your own visit the program’s...
Action Book Clubs across the country are combining reading with community service—and having fun along the way! In this series, we’re highlighting some of our favorite reading groups. To find out how you can start an Action Book Club of your own visit the program’s...
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: Sign the Read in Color pledge here!] Kicking off in Minneapolis, the origin of social...
Action Book Clubs across the country are combining reading with community service—and having fun along the way! In this series, we’re highlighting some of our favorite reading groups. To find out how you can start an Action Book Club of your own visit the program’s...
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. Literati is sponsoring five special-edition Little Free Library boxes...
Good Read: The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden by Karina Yan Glaser Good Deed: Sharing garden veggies with the community This family Action Book Club, based in Missouri, chose a service project close to home. In fact, it’s in their backyard! They share the...
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 partner with Little Free Library, Head...
Action Book Clubs across the country are combining reading with community service—and having fun along the way! In this series, we’re highlighting some of our favorite reading groups. To find out how you can start an Action Book Club of your own visit the program’s...
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 a champion of this movement. She began filling her local little...
We are delighted to team up with the City of Albuquerque on a new initiative that encourages volunteers to establish Little Free Library book-sharing boxes in the community. The partnership is part of the Office of Civic Engagement’s One ABQ Volunteers program, which...
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 to encourage reading and togetherness for kids and parents. Through the...
We are honored to receive the 2020 World Literacy Award for Little Free Library’s significant contribution to global literacy. The award was presented to our nonprofit organization by the World Literacy Foundation at the online World Literacy Summit. Andrew Kay,...
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