We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Indigenous Library Program, which grants Little Free Library boxes and books where needed most in Indigenous communities and on tribal lands… Continue reading Little Free Library Announces Indigenous Library Program
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Why a Land Acknowledgement Is Important to Little Free Library
Our community has asked us why Little Free Library uses a land acknowledgement, and what does it mean? A land acknowledgement is a statement that recognizes the history and legacy… Continue reading Why a Land Acknowledgement Is Important to Little Free Library
Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Todd H. Bol Awards for Outstanding Achievement
Little Free Library’s late founder, Todd H. Bol, believed strongly in the power of individuals (and especially Little Free Library stewards) to change the world through acts of kindness. We… Continue reading Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Todd H. Bol Awards for Outstanding Achievement
Little Free Library and Gale Build 21 Community Libraries
It’s all about team building! We recently worked with Gale, part of Cengage Group, to build and place 21 Little Free Library book-sharing boxes in communities in Detroit along with… Continue reading Little Free Library and Gale Build 21 Community Libraries
Little Free Library and Penguin Random House Share Hundreds of Books for Mental Health Awareness Month
We were thrilled to partner with Penguin Random House in May 2023 to honor Mental Health Awareness Month. Through the partnership, PRH sponsored 20 Little Free Library book-sharing boxes granted… Continue reading Little Free Library and Penguin Random House Share Hundreds of Books for Mental Health Awareness Month
LFL Board Member Spotlight: Anthony Chow
At the Little Free Library nonprofit organization, we benefit from a dedicated and diverse national board of directors. The board serves as our governing body and helps uphold our mission to… Continue reading LFL Board Member Spotlight: Anthony Chow
Reading Nation Waterfall Increasing Book Access with Little Free Library
Reading Nation Waterfall is a three-year, $1.4 million project funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services with a focus on increasing access to literacy and libraries for Native… Continue reading Reading Nation Waterfall Increasing Book Access with Little Free Library
Little Free Library Attends World Literacy Summit 2023
Little Free Library Executive Director Greig Metzger attended the World Literacy Summit 2023 in Oxford, England in April. The World Literacy Summit brings together leaders from 85 countries representing over… Continue reading Little Free Library Attends World Literacy Summit 2023
Kiwanis Clubs Place Little Free Library Book-Sharing Boxes to Increase Community Book Access
Little Free Library and Kiwanis International have partnered to expand book access in communities around the world. The partnership provides a path for Kiwanis clubs to get books into young readers’… Continue reading Kiwanis Clubs Place Little Free Library Book-Sharing Boxes to Increase Community Book Access
Minnesota Governor Unveils Little Free Library at State Capitol
In celebration of Reading Month, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz unveiled the first ever Little Free Library in the State Capitol. With more than 1,200 attempts to ban or restrict books in the… Continue reading Minnesota Governor Unveils Little Free Library at State Capitol