by Megan | Sep 20, 2016 | For Stewards, Steward Stories, Vandalism
Why would anyone vandalize a Little Free Library? I set out to shed some light on the culprits behind Little Free Library vandalism. I talked to several stewards who had dealt with vandalism, and each one actually discovered who had committed the crime. As it turns out, when someone damages a Library …
by Megan | Feb 15, 2016 | Must Read Resources, Steward Stories, Vandalism
Occasionally, someone “steals” a Little Free Library. It’s a baffling event for everyone involved. It’s easy to get disheartened, but we’ve noticed a positive trend around Library theft, and this story from Nicole Breazeale is the perfect example.
by Megan | Aug 1, 2015 | Rebuild and Revitalize, Steward Stories, Vandalism
Steward Maria Gallegos loves and daily cares for her cute, little-red-schoolhouse-themed Little Free Library. It was a big hit in her small town of Dillon, Montana. When her neighbors informed her that the Library had been vandalized, with threatening words scrawled... 
by Megan | Jul 30, 2015 | Community Outreach and Promotion, Library crafts and activities, Little Free Library updates,email & newsletters, Must Read Resources, Vandalism
In early July 2015, there was a rash of book “theft” among the 6 Little Free Libraries in Lincoln, Nebraska. We’ve heard from dozens of stewards who’ve had this experience: it’s disheartening and can feel like a personal attack to come... 
by Megan | Oct 29, 2014 | Little Free Library updates,email & newsletters, Rebuild and Revitalize, Steward Stories, Vandalism
“Hooray! We brought literacy back to the world!” Little Free Library stewards Jeff and Margaret Howards were so proud of their Library in Leavenworth, Kansas. “The Library was quickly accepted…we could see usage right away as books came and... 
by Megan | May 13, 2014 | Innovative Ideas & Strategies "Outside the Box.", Little Free Library updates,email & newsletters, Must Read Resources, Steward Stories, Vandalism
It’s not a worldwide conspiracy or even a very smart local business. But in a half-dozen or so communities we know of, Little Libraries have been cleared of their contents and the violation of trust can affect us all. Like kids collecting returnable soda bottles a... 