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title: Does a Little Free Library have to be outdoors?
description: Nope. We have no rules about where you may install a little library, but be sure to check with the property owner before installing one wherever you please. Many libraries are outdoors, but yours could be a bookcase in a…
url: "https://littlefreelibrary.org/docs/does-a-little-free-library-have-to-be-outdoors/"
updated: "2026-05-19"
category: Start a Little Free Library
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# Does a Little Free Library have to be outdoors?

Nope. We have no rules about where you may install a little library, but be sure to check with the property owner before installing one wherever you please. Many libraries are outdoors, but yours could be a bookcase in a coffee shop, a wicker basket in an office, or a cute wooden box in the lobby of your apartment building. Watch the video below for more information on where to install your library and zoning regulations.

[How to Site and Install a Little Free Library Book Exchange](https://www.youtube.com/embed/eKgQ8o6BUUw?feature=oembed)