There are now Little Free Libraries on all seven continents! We are thrilled to introduce the first Little Free Library in Antarctica, which was established by Dr. Russell Schnell at the… Continue reading This Little Free Library at the South Pole is the First in Antarctica
Category: Steward Stories
Neighbor to Neighbor Literacy Project Builds 20 Little Libraries in Chicago Block Box Project
Things have changed a lot since Nancy Wulkan first put up two Little Free Library book boxes in her Chicago, Illinois, neighborhood in 2018. After seeing the big impact those little libraries… Continue reading Neighbor to Neighbor Literacy Project Builds 20 Little Libraries in Chicago Block Box Project
Steward Spotlight: Tashay Green
Tashay Green runs a Chicago-based book-sharing program called “Books on the L,” so named for Chicago’s public transit system, the “L.” When the city issued a shelter-in-place order in early… Continue reading Steward Spotlight: Tashay Green
Steward Spotlight: Autumn Stephen
Autumn Stephen and her husband knew that families in their new neighborhood of Bowling Green, Kentucky, would be nervous about going back to school in the midst of the COVID-19… Continue reading Steward Spotlight: Autumn Stephen
Why Sharing Diverse Books in Little Free Libraries Matters
This summer, readers are flooding Little Free Library book-sharing boxes with diverse books that amplify Black voices. Sarah Kamya, a New York high-school counselor and Little Free Library steward, is… Continue reading Why Sharing Diverse Books in Little Free Libraries Matters
Starting a Little Free Library: Boy Scout Success Stories
Attention all Scouts! Building one or several Little Free Library book-sharing boxes is a great way to make a lasting impact on your community. Keep reading to see how Boy Scouts,… Continue reading Starting a Little Free Library: Boy Scout Success Stories
Steward Spotlight: Nwamaka Unaka
Nwamaka Unaka has read a book to her daughter every night since the day she was born. One night they were watching a YouTube video together about Little Free Library… Continue reading Steward Spotlight: Nwamaka Unaka
In Uncertain Times, Little Free Library Stewards Lend a Hand
Community engagement and sharing with others are at the heart of the Little Free Library movement. In just a few days, the spirit of sharing in Little Free Libraries has… Continue reading In Uncertain Times, Little Free Library Stewards Lend a Hand
Steward Spotlight: Prev Dole
Take a stroll down Kirk Avenue in San Jose, California, and you’ll discover a reader’s delight: a waystation of sorts with a comfortable bench, street lamp, and no fewer than… Continue reading Steward Spotlight: Prev Dole
Impact Library Story: Julien Zeitouni
“Earlier this year, I visited Washington DC, and stumbled upon these cute little houses filled with books. Some streets even had several of them. I liked the idea right away,… Continue reading Impact Library Story: Julien Zeitouni