The non-profit that inspired the Little Free Library movement is 5 years old! We celebrated the over 25,000 registered Little Free Library book exchanges in all 50 states and 70 countries with the first annual Big Little Party this past Sunday at the...
There are now over 20,000 registered Little Free Libraries worldwide…a feat that we have accomplished together in about 2 1/2 years. That’s crazy. Holy cow do we feel honored to take part in the creation of such an awesome network of book lovers around the...
“Hooray! We brought literacy back to the world!” Little Free Library stewards Jeff and Margaret Howards were so proud of their Library in Leavenworth, Kansas. “The Library was quickly accepted…we could see usage right away as books came and...
You love Little Free Libraries and you want to see them pop up in your community…but you’re not sure where to start. You could find someone to build one for you or buy one through littlefreelibrary.org, but you want to have a bigger impact than that. You...
“They don’t have any possessions. By giving kids books, they have something to call their own, wherever they end up living. The books offer a reprieve from their situation and a means to strengthen their academic skills.” Denise Ray is the founder of...
Naoko Stoop’s latest children’s book, Red Knit Cap Girl and the Reading Tree, is the quintessential Little Library treasure – that book you probably wouldn’t have found otherwise but upon opening the pages, it startles you with its brilliance....
How do you know if your Little Free Library is being used? Maybe you notice different titles appearing and disappearing, or you see excited kids, families and neighbors taking a peek inside. If you want to get a bit more in-depth and figure out how often your Library...
When 9-year-old Spencer Collins put up a Little Free Library in his town of Leawood, Kansas, the City Council promptly told him to take it down. They cited a city ordinance that stated: “No detached structure including garages, barns, sheds, greenhouses, above...
The Little Free Library outside of Springdale Presbyterian Church in Louisville, Kentucky is literally overflowing. From preschool field trips to plant sales, they have done such an excellent job promoting their Library and engaging the local community that they had...
Jen Look loves her town of Macon, GA. She describes it as an amazing place going through economic revitalization, with lots of people working to create stronger communities. She read about Little Free Libraries and thought that they would be a great way to bring...
It’s not a worldwide conspiracy or even a very smart local business. But in a half-dozen or so communities we know of, Little Libraries have been cleared of their contents and the violation of trust can affect us all. Like kids collecting returnable soda bottles a...
Stewarding a Little Library may seem self-explanatory…and in many ways, it is. There are basic rules like putting the Library in a visible spot and keeping the Library clean and stocked with books (by the way, if you want a refresher on good Steward practices and...
Crowd funding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo are all the rage these days…and for good reason. People have raised millions of dollars through these platforms, but there is more than just luck involved. Ask Maya Stein and Amy Tingle. Their Kickstarter...
Jazz Up Your Library Looking for a fun way to accessorize your Little Free Library? How about using up some extra yarn and knitting a Library sweater? Eowyn Savela, a Little Free Library Steward in Bellingham, WA came up with this fun activity and has shared her tips...
Picture this: you walk up to a Little Library, hold up your smart phone and scan a QR code located on the front door. Within seconds you are watching a sequence of time-lapse photos showing the Library being built and decorated. Then the Library Steward pops up on...
This blog is for Little Free Library Stewards and fans. This is where you can come to share ideas, get advice and be inspired by Little Free Library experts posting on a broad range of literary topics.
