Little Free Library is always excited to celebrate Banned Books Week, as it presents a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness about censorship and celebrate the freedom to access diverse books.… Continue reading Little Free Library Stewards Celebrate Banned Books Week 2024
Category: Library Activities
14 Little Free Libraries “Dressed Up” for Halloween
We love seeing Little Free Libraries decorated for any holiday, but there’s something super fun about seeing book-sharing boxes “in costume.” Here are 14 Little Free Libraries all dressed up… Continue reading 14 Little Free Libraries “Dressed Up” for Halloween
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
How to Make Book Bricks for your Little Free Library
Here’s a fun bookish craft: make book bricks to decorate your Little Free Library or garden! Steward Julie B. in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a calligrapher and artist. She started the… Continue reading How to Make Book Bricks for your Little Free Library
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 Celebrate the Holidays at Your Little Free Library
How can you celebrate the holidays with your Little Free Library book exchange? Every year little library stewards surprise us with their wonderful creativity! Some easy ideas include: Add a… Continue reading How to Celebrate the Holidays at Your Little Free Library
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
How to Wallpaper a Little Free Library
Little Free Library volunteer steward Jennifer Wade came up with a creative way to add some color and personality to her little library: wallpapering the inside! As a longtime reader and… Continue reading How to Wallpaper a Little Free Library
Sharing More than Books: Handwritten Notes from Little Free Library Visitors to Stewards
With a new year upon us, many folks are taking a moment to note what they’re grateful for and the positive changes they’d like to work toward in the months… Continue reading Sharing More than Books: Handwritten Notes from Little Free Library Visitors to Stewards