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
Category: Steward Stories
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
Steward Spotlight: Youth Potential South Africa
“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
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