2020 World Literacy Award Presented to Little Free Library
We are honored to receive the 2020 World Literacy Award for Little Free Library’s significant contribution to global literacy. The award was presented to our nonprofit organization by the World Literacy Foundation at the online World Literacy Summit. Andrew Kay,...
Sharing Homemade Face Masks in Little Free Libraries
During the coronavirus outbreak, Little Free Library stewards are finding creative ways to help their neighbors, transforming their libraries to share everything from ramen noodles and canned goods to toilet paper and jigsaw puzzles. In an ingenious twist, homemade...
Little Free Library Celebrates Milestone 100,000th Library
The 100,000th Little Free Library is here! We are thrilled to announce that the world’s 100,000th Little Free Library book-sharing box now stands at the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) in Houston. To celebrate this milestone, we are...
Young Builders Create Little Free Libraries on Disney’s ‘Shop Class’
Today Disney Plus launched Shop Class, a new competition series featuring teams of young builders, tasked with designing, building, and testing unique creations. In their first episode, teams are challenged with putting their own unique take on Little Free Library...
Little Free Library’s Top 10 Stories of 2019
It was a milestone year for the Little Free Library nonprofit organization as we celebrated ten years of Little Free Libraries and reached more than 100 countries! As we wrap up our anniversary year, we’re looking back at 2019’s biggest stories. Here are our top...
Introducing Our Little Women Libraries!
via GIPHY Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March would approve: The Little Free Library nonprofit organization and Sony Pictures are unveiling Little Women-themed book-sharing boxes in ten U.S. cities! The “Little Women Libraries” celebrate Louisa May Alcott’s classic book...
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...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.