Already have a book-sharing box? Can’t afford the full cost of the official charter signs? Little Free Library grants a limited number of free charter signs to those who cannot afford to pay the full cost ($49.95 plus shipping).
Fill out the form below to request a free charter sign for your existing book-sharing box(es).
Before you apply, please note the following:
- This opportunity is open to applicants in the United States and Canada.
- Applicants will be notified of their status within the month after applying.
- Little Free Library has limited capacity and may not be able to fulfill all requests.
Eligibility and Expectations
What is Included?
- Charter sign (English, English-Spanish Bilingual, or English-French Bilingual)
- Steward’s Guide booklet
- Paid shipping cost
Who is Eligible?
Applicants who do not meet the following requirements will not be eligible.
- The applicant must be 18 years or older.
- Have permission to apply on behalf of an organization (if applicable).
- Have a local person responsible for and with regular access to each library.
- Have all libraries installed or ready to install before applying.
- Have confirmed library location(s) with all permissions/permits approved.*
- One application per household or organization per year.
*Property owners are advised that zoning and other restrictions may affect the location. Applicants need all permissions and permits before submitting an application.
Recipient Agreements
- Install all libraries and attach charter signs.
- Set up a steward account to complete the library registration.
- Add the library location and photo to the Little Free Library world map.
- Share a photo and story about the impact of the library after installation.
- Credit and tag Little Free Library when sharing on social media or in the news.
- Respond to all follow-up communications from Little Free Library.
What does a Little Free Library steward do?
Get a quick overview of what it means to be a Little Free Library steward!