Peace Pole Libraries Given to Honor Civil Rights Movement
This week, Little Free Library dedicated Peace Pole Libraries to important civil rights institutions in Alabama.
Little Free Library Founder Visits ‘Holly House’ Memorial Libraries
In Northport, Alabama, Little Free Libraries are being used to remember a young woman named Holly Rogers, who was tragically killed by a drunk driver.
Seattle Sets Up 9 Book Exchanges to Promote Itself and Support Little Free Library
Seattle is promoting reading and showcasing itself as one of the most literate cities in the nation during September, National Literacy Month. They’re trying something pretty cool …
Across America Tour Launch: Alabama to Washington, D.C.
The tour began on the morning of Sunday, September 11, with the Little Free Library trailer packed full of book exchanges and display materials. These materials will be dropped off and displayed at stops along the road as Bol makes his way to…
‘May Peace Prevail on Earth’ Is Message of New Peace Pole Library
Little Free Library’s Peace Pole Library displays the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in more than 80 languages—from English to Japanese to Navajo. Standing six feet tall, it is a powerful reminder to think, speak, and act in the spirit of peace and compassion.
Detroit to Place Little Free Libraries at All 97 Public Schools
This summer, “97” is the magic number in Detroit. The city is on a mission to plant 97 Little Free Libraries in 97 days—one at each of Detroit’s 97 public schools.
The Little Free Library Festival 2016 Highlights
The first-ever Little Free Library Festival was a sunny, magical afternoon spent celebrating the joys of reading and sharing books. Couldn’t be there? Here are some of the highlights and our favorite moments…
Steward Rhonda Adams Got 150 People to Attend her Library’s Grand Opening (and She Shares Exactly How She Did It!)
Rhonda managed to get around 150 people to attend her Little Free Library’s Grand Opening and just about the whole town knew about it, which is one of the most wildly successful events we’ve heard of! She didn’t do anything crazy or exceptional, either. In fact, she followed a simple series of steps that just about anyone can take.
Fidelity Team Library Build Nearly Doubles the Library Footprint in Raleigh
When you think of building a Little Free Library, you probably think of your partner or husband spending the weekend in the garage, tinkering with the design until it’s just right. But individuals aren’t the only ones starting Little Libraries; businesses, service groups and corporations are getting in on the action by organizing Team Library Builds…
Spreading the Joy of Reading with Conn’s Home Plus
This year, Little Free Library is partnering with furniture and specialty home goods retailer Conn’s HomePlus to bring 50 book exchanges to neighborhoods and communities across the company’s 12-state region. Throughout the year, Conn’s HomePlus will host reading parties at select schools…
Hooray for West Hollywood: City Offers $600 Grants to Little Free Library Stewards
Have you ever dreamed of getting paid to start a Little Free Library? If you live in West Hollywood, California, you’re in luck. There, the city is offering eight $600 grants to build and maintain Little Free Libraries. How does it work? …
A Little Free Library in a Zoo!
See how a Little Free Library in a Rhode Island Zoo impacts hundreds of children and adults each day. Plus, some tips from the audacious steward on how to get a Library started in your own organization.
Across America: Dallas and Plano
The final leg of our Across America: Texas Tour concluded in Dallas and Plano yesterday with a public Library Build at the Harrington Public Library. Little Free Library Founder Todd Bol, with the help of our friends at the Texas Center for the Book, led a team of volunteers in the assembly of 16 Little Libraries that will be donated to…
Cleveland Police Unveil Little Free Library
Did you know that police departments across the nation have started putting Little Free Libraries in their stations and communities? We have helped police departments in Los Angeles, Minneapolis and more start Little Free Libraries as part of our Kids, Community and Cops initiative. The latest addition is in Cleveland, Ohio…
Texas Tour: Austin
Little Free Library Executive Director Todd Bol spent the weekend in Austin building Libraries and meeting with local stewards as part of our Across America: Texas Tour. We had a fantastic time in Austin meeting local stewards and building Libraries. Be sure to follow...
Texas Tour: San Antonio
Little Free Library Executive Director Todd Bol spent the day in San Antonio as part of our Across America: Texas Tour. He helped a team of volunteers at the San Antonio Public Library build a handful of Libraries to be donated to the local community; he described the build as one of his all-time favorites!
Texas Tour: Corpus Christi
The Across America: Texas Tour continued over the weekend with stops in Portland, Corpus Christi and Padre Island, Texas. Little Free Library Executive Director Todd Bol had the chance to meet 17-year-old Girl Scout Elizabeth Longo in Portland…
Texas Tour: The Latest From Houston
On March 2 Little Free Library Executive Director Todd Bol arrived in Houston, Texas to kick off our Across America: Texas Tour! The first event on the agenda was a Library Build at the Houston Public Library with volunteers and support from the Texas Center for the Book.
Project Empathy: Connecting Youth without Internet around the World
Over 80% of the people on Earth do not have access to the Internet. Imagine if you or your kids didn’t have access to the incredible amount of knowledge online – the photos, the videos, the stories, the chance to connect and learn from billions of other...
“Stolen” Little Free Libraries: The Silver Lining Behind Theft in Lexington, Kentucky
Occasionally, someone “steals” a Little Free Library. It’s a baffling event for everyone involved. It’s easy to get disheartened, but we’ve noticed a positive trend around Library theft, and this story from Nicole Breazeale is the perfect example.
Evan’s Helpful Hints: Protecting and Advertising your Library
The creative family of stewards behind Little Free Library #21461 will share three helpful hints that they have used to advertise their Library (it can be tricky to get people to actually use a Little Library!), make it more visible and protect their guest book from, er…over-enthusiastic visitors.
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! In 2014, Patrick Hester, a Boy Scout in northern Indianapolis, decided to build and install four Little...
In Defense of Romance: Guest Post from Sarah Wendell
Do you include romance novels in your Library? This guest post from the blogger behind Smart B**ches, Trashy Books discusses why romance novels should be included in your Library, even if there are lots of kids who use your Library.
Detroit Artists Transform 13 Little Libraries
Detroit Little Libraries gave 13 local artists a blank library and asked them to transform the Libraries with their art. Little Free Library Executive Director Todd Bol attended the opening…