“There are not many books in this vast rural area of South Africa and no bookshops at all. The average literacy level is very low. The majority of people living… Continue reading Steward Spotlight: Youth Potential South Africa
Category: Steward Stories
Sharing More than Books: Handwritten Notes from Little Free Library Visitors to Stewards
With a new year upon us, many folks are taking a moment to note what they’re grateful for and the positive changes they’d like to work toward in the months… Continue reading Sharing More than Books: Handwritten Notes from Little Free Library Visitors to Stewards
Little Free Library and Foresters Financial Build 77 Community Libraries
Talk about team building! We recently worked with Foresters Financial™ to create 77 Little Free Library book-sharing boxes, which were donated to communities in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Toronto.… Continue reading Little Free Library and Foresters Financial Build 77 Community Libraries
Libraries after the Superstorm
Over the past week, many of us have been blasted with winter storms and arctic temps. We thought this would be a good time to check in with our LFL… Continue reading Libraries after the Superstorm
Steward Spotlight: Neighbor to Neighbor Literacy Project
“We were blown away by the positive response. We believe that a citywide network of Little Free Library [book boxes] can help to create positive interactions and engagement across all our… Continue reading Steward Spotlight: Neighbor to Neighbor Literacy Project
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!… Continue reading Library Build Case Study: Eagle Scout Project
Steward Spotlight: Victoria Kibler
Victoria Kibler has a very busy Little Free Library, and it’s not because she’s in a great location. Her Library (charter #8252) is on a quiet cul-de-sac in a neighborhood… Continue reading Steward Spotlight: Victoria Kibler
Librarian Transforms 110-Year-Old Tree into Jaw-Dropping Little Free Library
Talk about a “giving tree”! When a 110-year-old cottonwood tree in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, needed to be removed, Sharalee Armitage Howard—a librarian, artist, and bookbinder—transformed it into an amazing Little… Continue reading Librarian Transforms 110-Year-Old Tree into Jaw-Dropping Little Free Library
Who Would Vandalize a Little Free Library?
In 2010, I discovered a Little Free Library. I fought an overwhelming, joyful urge to sprint up to this tiny box of books and hug it. (I later lost the… Continue reading Who Would Vandalize a Little Free Library?
Steward Spotlight: Talena Lachelle Queen
This post is part of Little Free Library’s Steward Spotlight series! This series delves into the diversity of steward experience and uncovers the challenges, surprises, and best practices of Little Free Library… Continue reading Steward Spotlight: Talena Lachelle Queen