“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.”4 Nov 2019
How do Little Free Libraries help the community?
Supporting Literacy: Little Free Library book-sharing boxes improve book access and thus help tackle low literacy rates. By providing books all year 'round, they can mitigate the “summer slide” where kids' reading skills slip.
Can you keep books from Little Free Libraries?
Yes, anyone may contribute or take books. The more the merrier! If you take a book (or two) from a library, you do not need to return that exact book. However, in order to keep the little library full of good choices for the whole neighborhood, the next time you swing by the library bring a few books to share.
Are Little Free Libraries successful?
Little Free Library has now touched down in more than 70 other countries. These book exchanges are now 50,000 strong and growing.3 May 2017
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.
How does the little 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. 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.
Does anyone use Little Free Libraries?
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. The steward takes care of basic maintenance like keeping the library clean and inviting, but it is up to everyone who uses the library to keep it stocked with good books.
How can I get free books?
- The 6 best places to find free books online:
- Libby.
- Project Gutenberg.
- Overdrive.
- Open Library.
- LibriVox.
- Digital Public Library.