How does a free library work?

A Little Free Library is a free book-sharing box where anyone may take a book or share a book. They function on the honor system. If you take a book or two from a little library, try to bring some to share to that same library, or another in your area, when you can.

What is the purpose of the Little Free Library?

Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization based in Hudson, Wisconsin. Our mission is to be a catalyst for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all through a global network of volunteer-led Little Free Libraries.

Can I put books in a Little Free Library?

Can I donate books? If you want to give a few books, simply put them in a Little Free Library book exchange near you. Use the world map to find a library in your area, then stop by and drop off your books!

What is wrong with a Little Free Library?

“Rather than promote literacy or building communities, Little Free Libraries (LFLs) introduce a host of problems including stealing patronage from existing public library branches, the corporatization of literary circulation, and helping to gentrify urban neighborhoods.”Nov 4, 2019

How do I get free books for my library?

– Earn Free Books from MyReaderRewards.
– Download Free Audiobooks from Libby.
– Check Out Free Books at the Library & Through Inter-Library Loan.
– Borrow Free Books from Friends.
– Download Free Ebooks.
– Check Thrift Stores, Used Book Sales, and Garage Sales.
– Sign Up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Station.

Is there a place to get free books?

Check Out Books From Your Public Library Probably the most obvious way to get free books is to check them out from your local public library. The downside is that they won’t be yours to keep but you will have the chance to read any book they have for free.

How much would it cost to build a Little Free Library?

If you purchase from our online store, pre-built Libraries and Kits start around $150. If you decide to build, then your costs will depend on the materials that you choose.

Can I start my own library?

You don’t need any special qualifications to run your own library—all you need is a vision, a collection of books, and a little support from your local community. Start by finding a location that will offer you the space you need to house your books comfortably.

How do Little Free Libraries work?

A Little Free Library is a free book-sharing box where anyone may take a book or share a book. They function on the honor system. You do not need to share a book in order to take one. If you take a book or two from a little library, try to bring some to share to that same library, or another in your area, when you can.

How do I set up a little lending library?

– Step One: Identify a Location & Steward. First decide where you can legally and safely install the library.
– Step Two: Get a Library.
– Step Three: Register Your Library.
– Step Four: Build Support.
– Step Five: Add Your Library to the World Map.

Can you put a Little Free Library anywhere?

Nope. We have no rules about where you may install a little library, but be sure to check with the landowner 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.