Raised in Needham, Massachusetts, Lisa Vergara has spent most of her career giving back to her community. Throughout her various roles, including Creative Art Director, kindergarten art teacher, and Friends… Continue reading Steward Spotlight: Lisa Vergara, Storytime Crafts, Inc.
Category: Community Outreach and Promotion
Meet the Independent Booksellers Who Helped Make Read in Color Possible in 2021
We love book people. In the year since the launch of our Read in Color program, we’ve had the opportunity to work with even more incredible book people in the form… Continue reading Meet the Independent Booksellers Who Helped Make Read in Color Possible in 2021
On National Day of Unplugging, Go on a Little Free Library Scavenger Hunt
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… Continue reading On National Day of Unplugging, Go on a Little Free Library Scavenger Hunt
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
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
How to Create a Neighborhood Treasure Hunt
“I decided to try something new … and it has been incrediby popular. Everyone has been loving having an activity to do while social distancing,” says Alexandra MacDonald, steward of… Continue reading How to Create a Neighborhood Treasure Hunt
In Uncertain Times, Little Free Library Stewards Lend a Hand
Community engagement and sharing with others are at the heart of the Little Free Library movement. In just a few days, the spirit of sharing in Little Free Libraries has… Continue reading In Uncertain Times, Little Free Library Stewards Lend a Hand
Little Free Library and Foresters Financial Build 77 Community Libraries
Talk about team building! We recently worked with Foresters Financial™ to create 77 Little Free Library book-sharing boxes, which were donated to communities in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Toronto.… Continue reading Little Free Library and Foresters Financial Build 77 Community Libraries
Library Build Case Study: Eagle Scout Project
If you’re a Boy Scout or Girl Scout looking to build a Little Free Library (perhaps for your Gold Award or Eagle Scout Project?), then this post is for you!… Continue reading Library Build Case Study: Eagle Scout Project
Steward Spotlight: Talena Lachelle Queen
This post is part of Little Free Library’s Steward Spotlight series! This series delves into the diversity of steward experience and uncovers the challenges, surprises, and best practices of Little Free Library… Continue reading Steward Spotlight: Talena Lachelle Queen