You’ve already set up your steward account—now you’re ready to set up your Little Free Library book exchange! Follow these easy steps to pick a good location, weatherproof your library, install it, and add some fun accessories! You’ll be sharing books in no time.
Choose a Location
Put your library where it’s easy to see and access! Aim for a spot that is well lit and accessible to those with limited mobility. Consider installing it low enough for kids to open the door. Click below to get more tips.
Check out these FAQs about library placement
- Read our detailed help doc on where to place your Little Free Library.
- Are there any liability issues with starting a Little Free Library?
- How do I get my homeowner’s association to allow a Little Free Library?
- Can I install a Little Free Library on public property?
- How to make your Little Free Library accessible.
Weatherproof Your Library
Make sure you paint or stain your Little Free Library book exchange before you place it outdoors! Raw wood exposed to rain or snow will deteriorate over time. Don’t forget to protect your library post, too.
Check out these FAQs on weatherproofing your library
- Follow our tutorial on how to paint your library.
- If your area gets a lot of snow, learn how to winterize your library.
- Review our recommended maintenance for a wooden library.
- Put caulk on the seams of the library if moisture is becoming an issue.
- A dryer sheet stuck inside the library can act as a deterrent to many pests (and keep your books smelling laundry fresh)!
- A Vaseline ring around the library post can work to keep ants out—they can’t climb through the Vaseline.
- Use foam or plastic weatherstripping around the door to protect against moisture.
Install Your Library
Here are our instructions to install a library on a wooden post. Consider purchasing a library post from our online store to make installation extra easy!
Get more tips on how and where to install your library
- Check out our video that shows how to install a Little Free Library on a wooden post.
- Our mobile library installation legs are perfect for indoor libraries!
- Consider installing your library in a large flower pot or barrel. This way it’s not permanently set in the ground.
Get Free Resource Downloads
Log in to your steward account to get tons of cute downloadable resources! Printable book labels, bookmarks, stickers, signs, and more are all there! Log in to your account to download them.
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Today is Indigenous People`s Day!
We`re proud of our Indigenous Library Program, which grants no-cost Little Free Library book-sharing boxes full of books to Indigenous communities with limited book access.
Learn more about the program and its special branding at the link in our bio.
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It`s Let Freedom Read Day! The freedom to read is under attack—what are you doing about it? All you need is 5 minutes to make an impact!
Today, we’re asking everyone to take at least one action to help defend books from censorship and to stand up for the library staff, educators, writers, publishers, and booksellers who make them available!
Find out how you can take action at the link in our bio.
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Little Free Library staff members have been celebrating the right to read this #bannedbooksweek!
Join in the celebrations by sharing a #bannedbook in a Little Free Library this week! Find one near you by downloading our free mobile app at the link in our bio.
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Still celebrating #BannedBooksWeek over here 🎉
Earlier this week our staff members all sported their "Let Books Be" @banned_books_week shirts and shared popular banned and challenged titles in nearby Little Free Library book-sharing boxes.
Learn how you can get involved at the link in our bio.
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Banned Books Week is here, and Little Free Library staff members have been dropping popular banned and challenged books in Little Free Libraries around their neighborhoods! 🚫📚
Learn more about how to get involved with Banned Books Week at the link in our bio.
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It`s #BannedBooksWeek!
As book challenges and censorship continue to rise, protecting free expression and upholding our First Amendment rights have never been more urgent.
Access to books ensures that everyone has the opportunity to explore new ideas, expand their knowledge, and more deeply understand the world around them.
Learn more about how to get involved this week at the link in our bio.
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It`s #BannedBooksWeek! Join us in celebrating the freedom to read October 4-10 📚🌈💖
Learn how we`ll be marking the week and how you can take part by sharing a banned book in a Little Free Library! More info at the link in our bio.
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