At the Little Free Library nonprofit organization, we benefit from a dedicated and diverse national board of directors. The board serves as our governing body and helps uphold our mission to be a catalyst for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book...
Thirty-two colorful Little Free Library book-sharing boxes will call Kalamazoo, Michigan, home thanks to local educators Dionna Roberts and Kellen Deau. Each library was hand-painted by a local artist; they feature beautiful motifs of flowers, birds, ships, planets,...
Attendees at the Bronx “Read in Color” Little Free Library. New York City is welcoming five special Little Free Library book-sharing boxes—one for each borough—to highlight books that feature diverse content, characters, and creators. The neighborhood...
A very special Little Free Library has arrived at the Wind River Reservation! We were thrilled to grant the world’s 125,000th Little Free Library book-sharing box to Wind River to increase book access, bring people together and provide books by Indigenous authors...
We are thrilled to announce that the Read in Color diverse books initiative has arrived in Detroit! Working in partnership with Brilliant Detroit we are bringing 14 new Little Free Library book-sharing boxes and roughly 2,500 diverse books to high-impact neighborhoods...
Announcing Read in Color DC! Little Free Library is thrilled to launch our Read in Color diverse-books initiative in Washington, D.C., in partnership with Everybody Wins DC and Van Metre Companies! Through the initiative, 21 new Little Free Library book-sharing boxes...
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...
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