Some libraries may display little icons called Indicators. Every registered Little Free Library has a volunteer steward who acts as the primary caretaker. The steward sets their library’s Indicators.
Indicators are simple visual cues showing whether a library has a particular attribute.
- The Need Books indicator shows libraries that are in need of books.
- The New Books indicator shows libraries have been stocked in the past 72 hours.
- The Sharing Box indicator shows libraries that offer additional items like food and household supplies.
- The Temporarily Closed indicator shows libraries that are temporarily unavailable.
- The Mobile Library indicator shows libraries that don’t have a permanent location.
- The Read in Color indicator shows libraries whose stewards are participating in LFL’s Read in Color diverse books program.
- The Impact Library indicator shows libraries that were granted through LFL’s Impact Library Program.
- The Easy Access indicator shows libraries that are accessible to those with limited mobility, as determined by the library steward.
- The Banned Books indicator shows libraries that share banned or challenged books, as reported by the library steward.
- The Not Open to Public indicator shows libraries that are not accessible to the public, as determined by the library steward.