by Megan | Dec 6, 2018 | Building Little Free Libraries
With a little imagination, creating a Little Free Library book-sharing box doesn’t have to require building skills and lots of tools. You can turn most any object that already has a door and space inside into a Little Library! That’s exactly what steward... 
by Megan | Nov 23, 2018 | Community Outreach and Promotion, Library crafts and activities
Starting in 2016, Little Free Library volunteer steward Margaret Farmer has hosted a “Trick or Treat and Read” event at her Library in Boston. It’s a fun way to encourage kids to read on the spookiest night of the year! If you get lots of... 
by Megan | Nov 16, 2018 | For Stewards, Library crafts and activities
Looking for a quick and easy way to decorate your Library? Consider using exterior vinyl decals! That’s what Scarlett Herreman, steward of Library #68402 in Topeka, KS, did to add some flair to her Library. Scarlett started by purchasing the Acadia Library from... 
by Megan | Nov 9, 2018 | Community Outreach and Promotion, For Stewards, Innovative Ideas & Strategies "Outside the Box.", Steward Spotlight
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 volunteer stewards around the world. Raissa Martin has... 
by Megan | Nov 8, 2018 | Community Outreach and Promotion, For Stewards, Innovative Ideas & Strategies "Outside the Box.", Library crafts and activities
When Brooke Fossey, steward of Little Free Library #52072, moved to Pittsford, NY, she decided to bring one of her favorite activities with her: Kidical Mass group bike rides for kids and families. She established a local chapter and brought members of her community... 
by Megan | Oct 31, 2018 | Community Outreach and Promotion, Steward Stories
FFA is a student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership. The Miami East High School FFA chapter in Casstown, Ohio, recently won a very special award for their Little Free Library project. Last spring, 22 high school students and members of the... 
by Megan | Oct 17, 2018 | Building Little Free Libraries, For Stewards, Innovative Ideas & Strategies "Outside the Box."
Little Free Library book-sharing boxes come in all shapes and sizes, and we really do mean that! If you’re like us, you love seeing the latest crazy, cool, and thoughtful Little Free Library designs from all around the world. We’ve put together some of our... 
by Margret Aldrich | Sep 20, 2018 | Must Read Resources
We’re proud to announce that the New York Times is now a partner of the Action Book Club! The New York Times’ Learning Network is providing a curated list of uplifting and thought-provoking articles relating to our Action Book Club theme “Come... by Margret Aldrich | Aug 30, 2018 | Little Free Library Impact Stories
Today Little Free Library placed its 75,000th book exchange at Jenks East Elementary in Jenks, Oklahoma, a diverse school where 32 languages are spoken. This milestone Library joins LFL’s worldwide network of book exchanges. Since the Little Free Library nonprofit was... 
by Margret Aldrich | Jul 30, 2018 | Must Read Resources
We believe that books can bring people together and inspire change. That’s why we’re inviting you to join the latest session of Little Free Library’s Action Book Club—the book club that combines good reads with good deeds! We’re excited to...