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?
Category: Steward Stories
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
A Citywide Passport to Reading Event with Little Free Library book-sharing boxes
In a collaborative “Passport to the World of Books” event, volunteers and residents of Saline created a Little Free Library Passport. The idea was to kick off summer reading with a family-friendly reading… Continue reading A Citywide Passport to Reading Event with Little Free Library book-sharing boxes
Spreading Art through Little Free Libraries
When you think of Little Free Libraries, your first thought probably goes to sharing books, or maybe to meeting neighbors. But Little Free Libraries are more than just quaint little… Continue reading Spreading Art through Little Free Libraries
10 Incredible Handwritten Notes Found in Little Free Libraries
Forget emails, texts, tweets, and posts. When you start a Little Free Library, the best kind of message you can receive is a handwritten note from a Library visitor. Little Free… Continue reading 10 Incredible Handwritten Notes Found in Little Free Libraries
One Small Town, Over 100 Little Libraries
To say that the city of Lake Worth, Florida, has a lot of Little Free Libraries would be a huge understatement. With a population of around 30,000 people, Lake Worth… Continue reading One Small Town, Over 100 Little Libraries
Tips From The Field – How To Promote Your Library And Engage Your Community
The Little Free Library outside of Springdale Presbyterian Church in Louisville, Kentucky is literally overflowing. From preschool field trips to plant sales, they have done such an excellent job promoting… Continue reading Tips From The Field – How To Promote Your Library And Engage Your Community
“Stolen” Little Free Libraries: The Silver Lining Behind Theft in Lexington, Kentucky
Update! Two months after the Library’s disappearance, we learned that it was mistakenly taken by a local couple who thought the Library had been placed on the curb as trash. The… Continue reading “Stolen” Little Free Libraries: The Silver Lining Behind Theft in Lexington, Kentucky
How to Create a Little Free Library “Sandwich” Sign
A well-placed sign can do wonders if you’re trying to get more people to notice your Little Free Library book exchange. Library steward and artist Julie Bush has made more… Continue reading How to Create a Little Free Library “Sandwich” Sign
Starting a Little Free Library: 5 Girl Scout Success Stories
We’ve noticed a pretty wonderful trend these past few years. More and more Girl Scouts are choosing to build and install Little Free Library book boxes for their communities. Keep… Continue reading Starting a Little Free Library: 5 Girl Scout Success Stories