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
Category: Steward Stories
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
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