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About Little Free Library

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How can I find Little Free Libraries near me?
There’s a library in my area that’s not on your map, what do I do?
Why are there little libraries in my neighborhood that aren’t on the map?
What are the rules of Little Free Library?
What is a Little Free Library?
How many Little Free Libraries are there?
Can I use your logo?
What is your Tax ID number? Can I download your W9?
How do I contact a Little Free Library steward in my area?
Who is my local contact person?
Does Little Free Library Ltd have a trademark on the phrase Little Free Library?

Start a Little Free Library

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Won’t someone vandalize the library?
Why should I register my Little Free Library?
How much does it cost to start a library?
Where can I find Little Free Library blueprints or building plans?
Can I install a library on public property? What permissions do I need?
How do I install a library on a wooden post?
How do I get my Homeowners’ Association (HOA) to allow a Little Free Library?
Does a Little Free Library have to be outdoors?
Does a Little Free Library have to be open 24/7?
Are there any liability issues with starting a Little Free Library?
Can I buy a charter sign/registration as a gift for someone else?

Stewards & Account Setup

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Introduction to Steward Account Features & Mapping
How do I set up my steward account if I’m a new steward?
How do I set up my steward account if I’m an existing steward?
How do I set up my steward account through the steward web portal?
What are tags and how do I use them?
Do I have to create an account?
How do I map my Little Free Library?
How do I transfer my library to someone else?
What do I do if someone transferred a Little Free Library to me?
I forgot my password, how do I reset it?
Is it free to create an account?
If I create an account, how will my information be used?
Can I share a link to a specific library?
How do I change the email on my account?
My library keeps being reported as damaged or missing but it’s not. How do I stop this from happening?
How do I create an account in the app?
How can I edit my Little Free Library’s information in the app?
I filled in my library’s details but still don’t see it listed on the map. Why?
If I have more than one Little Free Library, do I need to set up multiple steward accounts?
Can I add a Little Free Library to the app and web map without setting up an account?
I set up my steward account but I don’t see my Little Free Library. How do I find it?
Why is the information about my library different on the website map vs. the app?
Can I only log in to my steward account and edit my library within the app?
Can multiple stewards have access to edit the same library?
How can I update my personal contact information like my mailing address or email?
I’m moving and taking my library with me. How do I change its location?
My Little Free Library is listed in the app but it doesn’t exist anymore. What do I do?

Books

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Can I donate books?
How do I donate books?
I think someone is stealing books from my library and selling them, what do I do?
What if someone places inappropriate books inside the library?
Are book donations to Little Free Libraries tax deductible?

Introduction to the Mobile App

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How do I use the Little Free Library Mobile App?
How do I set search filters on the map? What are the search filter options?
What are Tags?
What are check-ins and how do I use them?
How do I get directions to a Little Free Library?
Are the Little Free Library map and mobile app the same?
How does the Guest Book work?
How do I view more information about a Little Free Library on the map?
Can I share a link to a specific library?
How do I earn badges?
How do I create a route of Little Free Libraries?
How do I favorite or unfavorite a library?

All Mobile App Features

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Is the Little Free Library mobile app free?
How do I create an account in the app?
Is it free to create an account?
How do I get directions to a Little Free Library?
I found a Little Free Library that isn’t on the app. Is something broken?
How do I report a Little Free Library that is missing or damaged?
How do I create a route of Little Free Libraries?
How do I change the email on my account?
What does the bottom bar on the map do?
What does the current location icon on the bottom-right of the map do?
How do I view more information about a Little Free Library on the map?
Will more Little Free Library locations appear as I navigate around the map?
Why do some libraries not have photos?
What is the maximum number of libraries I can view on the map?
Can a Little Free Library have more than one photo?
How do I use the Little Free Library Mobile App?
Where can I find a Little Free Library’s story?
How do I view my Favorites?
Why am I prompted to share my location with the app? Is it required?
What is the follow-up process after I report an issue about a Little Free Library?
How does the Guest Book work?
Why is the Guest Book only available for some libraries?
Why don’t I see my entry right away when I leave a comment in a Guest Book?
Why do I see a Location Hint for some libraries?
Why do I see a purple Announcement bar for some libraries?
Why can I see an email address with some Little Free Libraries but not others?
How do I set up my steward account through the steward web portal?
Do I have to create an account?
I forgot my password, how do I reset it?
If I create an account, how will my information be used?
Are the Little Free Library map and mobile app the same?
How do I save the location of unregistered or unmapped book-sharing boxes?
How do I transfer my library to someone else?
Why are some library pins on the map gray or shaped as hearts?
How do I favorite or unfavorite a library?
What are the default map search settings?
Can I share a link to a specific library?
How do I earn badges?
What are Tags?
How do I set search filters on the map? What are the search filter options?
Where can I see my Check-Ins?
What are check-ins and how do I use them?

Little Free Library Maintenance

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Won’t someone vandalize the library?
My area gets lots of rain or snow, how can I weatherproof my library?
I’m moving, what do I do with my Little Free Library?
What is the recommended maintenance for a Little Free Library?
What paint should I use on my library?
The plexiglass window on my library is broken, how do I replace it?
Condensation is forming inside my library, how do I fix it?

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Won’t someone vandalize the library?
My area gets lots of rain or snow, how can I weatherproof my library?
I’m moving, what do I do with my Little Free Library?
What is the recommended maintenance for a Little Free Library?
What paint should I use on my library?
The plexiglass window on my library is broken, how do I replace it?
Condensation is forming inside my library, how do I fix it?

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