Letter from the Executive Director: Little Free Library’s Trademark
To the Little Free Library Community: There have been a number of concerns raised about registered Little Free Library trademarks and the implications to the book-sharing community. We would like to take this opportunity to clarify things. Here are the facts. Little...
Author Q&A: Miranda Paul and John Parra
Meet Miranda Paul and John Parra, the award-winning author and illustrator behind Little Libraries, Big Heroes, a children’s book that tells the origin story of the Little Free Library movement and the ordinary heroes who bring it to life. We asked Miranda...
Announcing the Action Book Club Theme: ‘We Are Family’ (Plus a Not-to-Be-Missed Giveaway!)
JUST ANNOUNCED! Our Action Book Club, which combines reading and community service, is launching a new theme: We Are Family, celebrating families of all kinds and how they shape us. In honor of the new theme, we’re hosting an exciting giveaway for Action Book...
Announcing the Winners of the BIG Kate DiCamillo Little Free Library Giveaway!
This spring we launched an epic contest with two-time Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo and Candlewick Press. The Challenge: Tell us something you’ve done to strengthen your community and inspire hope. The Reward: For five grand-prize winners, a...
10 Little-Known Facts about Little Free Libraries
As we celebrate 10 years of Little Free Library book exchanges, we’re reminiscing about a decade of surprising, inspiring, and sometimes-bizarre bits of Little Free Library lore. Here are 10 facts you might not know about the Little Free Library movement. 1....
100 Kids’ Books about Sharing and Kindness
It’s never too early to read about being kind! In honor of our 10th Anniversary and global event The Big Share, as well as the 100th Anniversary of Children’s Book Week, we put together a list of 100 children’s books about kindness and sharing....
10 Adorable Animals Visiting Little Free Libraries
Little Free Library book-sharing boxes are places where anyone may take books or share books … that includes furry and four-legged visitors, too! From dogs to hedgehogs to moose, check out these adorable animal visits to Little Free Libraries. There Must Be...
Announcing the BIG Kate DiCamillo Little Free Library Giveaway!
Exciting news: Two-time Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo is collaborating with our nonprofit organization and Candlewick Press to give away five Little Free Libraries inspired by Kate’s work, along with autographed copies of her books! “Hope matters so...
John Grisham Donates Complete Autographed Collection of Books to Little Free Library Winner
Raise your hand if you’ve ever stayed up late finishing a John Grisham novel because you had to know how it ends. (Hand raised!) Because we love can’t-put-them-down books and our Little Free Library community, we were thrilled to partner with superstar...
10 Little Free Libraries in Gorgeous Warm-Weather Locations
Are you stuck in winter’s polar vortex, dreaming of flip flops instead of snow boots? If you’re like us, you’re also dreaming of Little Free Libraries in steamy climates and tropical settings. Here are ten warm-weather Little Free Libraries that...
Little Free Library’s Top 5 Stories of 2018
As we near the end of 2018, we’re looking back at our biggest stories of the year. Here are our top five: 5. Today Show Launches a Little Free Library This summer, the Today show unveiled their very own Little Free Library book-sharing box at 30 Rockerfeller...
Action Book Club Partners with New York Times around ‘Come Together’ Theme
We’re proud to announce that the New York Times is now a partner of the Action Book Club! The New York Times’ Learning Network is providing a curated list of uplifting and thought-provoking articles relating to our Action Book Club theme “Come...
Announcing the New Action Book Club Theme ‘Come Together’
We believe that books can bring people together and inspire change. That’s why we’re inviting you to join the latest session of Little Free Library’s Action Book Club—the book club that combines good reads with good deeds! We’re excited to...
Educators! Visit Us at the 2018 NEA RA in Minneapolis!
Attention, teachers, principals, and other school staff! Come say hi to us—and enter to win some awesome prizes—at this year’s National Education Association (NEA) Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly! The conference takes place from June 30 to July 4 at...
10 Amazing Harry Potter-Themed Little Free Libraries
Attention all Harry Potter fans: We’re sharing some of the most awesome Little Free Libraries featuring a Harry Potter theme. (We think Hermione, especially, would love these book-sharing boxes.) 1. Quidditch, Anyone? A middle-school librarian in Stoughton,...Announcing Action Book Club Theme ‘Everyday Heroes’
Little Free Library’s Action Book Club, which blends reading and social engagement, is going strong after its first year. Now the Action Book Club is launching a new theme: Everyday Heroes, celebrating acts of bravery, character, and kindness that transform our world in ways big and small. Learn how you can take part—and win free books!
Little Free Library’s Top 6 Stories of 2017
It’s been a big year at Little Free Library! As 2017 comes to a close, we’re looking back on the year’s highlights and surprises. Here we give you six of our favorite stories. (Spoiler alert: We gave away 360 Little Free Libraries this year!)
Little Free Library’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide Is Here!
Are you looking for a holiday gift that gives back? We can help! Each purchase from our online store supports the Impact Library Program, which provides no-cost Little Free Libraries full of books to communities where they can make a difference.
Little Free Library to Donate 100 Book Exchanges to Police Departments Across the Country
Big news! Little Free Library is proud to announce we’re giving away 100 Little Free Library book exchanges to U.S. police departments in an effort to connect officers with neighborhood youth.
5 Little Free Library Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity
Bad news seems to be everywhere; every day there is some new disaster or tragic event, and sometimes it feels like everything just keeps getting worse. But then I check the Little Free Library stewards’ Facebook group, or I get an email with an amazing story of...
Little Free Library to Receive WNBA Prize
Little Free Library is honored to receive the Women’s National Book Association’s Second Century Prize, awarded to a nonprofit organization that promotes literacy and fosters lifelong reading. The prize celebrates the WNBA’s Centennial and carries a $5,000 award.
3 Ways to Use Summer to Get Kids Reading
Summer is a great season for heading outdoors, trying new things, and exploring interests. Pair summer experiences with books and you give kids the opportunity to both enjoy reading and learn more about their world.
Big Fun with Little Free Library at the 2017 ALA Conference
The 2017 American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago boasted 25,000 attendees, including Little Free Library staff and volunteers! For us, it was three days jam-packed with 6 Library builds, 10 Libraries given away, hundreds of …