“Won’t someone vandalize my Little Free Library book-sharing box?” The answer is: you’ll probably deal with some minor incidents at some point. Someone may throw some books on the ground,… Continue reading Little Free Library How-To: Prevent and Handle Vandalism
Category: Building and Maintenance
Little Free Library’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
If you know someone who’d like to start a Little Free Library book-sharing box, upgrade their existing one with a fun accessory, or simply collect some book-sharing swag, our 2022… Continue reading Little Free Library’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Customize Your Library with a DIY Book Cover Roof
Steward Lisa Stringfellow recently shared the book cover roof she created for her Little Free Library, and we’re so excited that she has provided the step-by-step instructions for fellow stewards.… Continue reading Customize Your Library with a DIY Book Cover Roof
36 Cool Little Free Library Designs to Inspire Your Next Project
Today there are over 150,000 Little Free Library book boxes around the world, and each one is unique. There is no shortage of creativity when it comes to building a… Continue reading 36 Cool Little Free Library Designs to Inspire Your Next Project
How to Turn an Old Wood Burning Stove into a Little Free Library
Busty Books #139777, named for its home on Busty Bank in Newcastle upon Tyne (not its contents), was installed by Rachel and Paul Pattinson to share their excess books and… Continue reading How to Turn an Old Wood Burning Stove into a Little Free Library
Chris Whong: Building A Little Free Library in Brooklyn, NYC
Brooklyn resident, Chris Whong, wanted to bring character to his block and create a community space for his neighbors. After seeing Little Free Libraries in the surrounding neighborhood, he sought… Continue reading Chris Whong: Building A Little Free Library in Brooklyn, NYC
How to Make Your Little Free Library More Accessible
There is no doubt one of the best and most beneficial aspects of Little Free Libraries (LFLs) is they enable people to read books more easily! They can help eliminate… Continue reading How to Make Your Little Free Library More Accessible
How to Turn a Plastic Newspaper Rack into an Adorable Little Free Library
The first time Brittney Block encountered a Little Free Library while jogging in her neighborhood, it was like magic. She says, “I stopped in my tracks to check out this… Continue reading How to Turn a Plastic Newspaper Rack into an Adorable Little Free Library
How to Turn a Filing Cabinet into a Little Free Library
There are lots of cool Little Free Library plans out there, but if you want to build a book exchange box, you don’t have to start from scratch. An easy way to… Continue reading How to Turn a Filing Cabinet into a Little Free Library
Neighbor to Neighbor Literacy Project Builds 20 Little Libraries in Chicago Block Box Project
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