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Little Free Library has debuted a new interactive map on its website that charts the locations of Little Free Libraries across the United States, alongside the number of book bans that are in place in each state. The organization built the tool as a way to quickly find the nearest free library —... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2024-09-05 18:27:15 UTC ]
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I spent a few days in DC over the long weekend for a wedding. Walking around leafy and well-appointed Capital Hill, I overheard a conversation between two older folks, as their dogs warily sniffed each other, about how people were taking and selling books from the little free libraries around... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2024-05-30 18:46:20 UTC ]
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A community of Black writers and readers, the group is partnering with Little Free Library to bring more free libraries to Black communities across the country. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Well, we still have some nice things—or rather, dogs do. While walking through my neighborhood in Missoula recently (a neighborhood that features seven Little Free Libraries for humans, it should be said), I stumbled across a very cute sight: some good Samaritan (by the looks of it, a small one)... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-07-14 14:30:34 UTC ]
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We once again have to point out that you cannot actually “steal” from a little free library. And you should definitely not get the cops involved if you think someone is “stealing” the explicitly free things you’ve put out. Little free libraries do NOT come with means tests. But is it possible... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-02-11 15:43:09 UTC ]
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Free Little Libraries are delightful to find but some creators take them to a new level. Here are eight unique free little libraries. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2021-12-30 11:31:00 UTC ]
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Are Little Free Libraries better in wealthier parts of town? I visited 25 of them in different areas of my city to compare and find out. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2021-06-24 10:38:00 UTC ]
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Can you think of a single feel-good news story from the past five years that isn’t, at its core, an indictment of the society in which we live? Here at Lit Hub, one of our most-read stories last year was “Big-hearted strangers turn Little Free Libraries into Little Free Pantries.” While I don’t... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2021-02-23 16:10:35 UTC ]
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A great idea! Marshall University students in Bret Masters’s building technology class are currently building bookshelves to install Little Free Libraries in Yeager and Huntington Tri-State Airports. The idea for the project was originated by Kelli Johnson, associate librarian at Marshall, when... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2021-02-02 18:12:16 UTC ]
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You can still borrow books for free even when public libraries are closed, though each personal collection has its own character. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'
[ The New York Times | 2021-01-08 17:38:20 UTC ]
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Take a book, give a book. Learn more about Little Free Libraries and how they're making appearances across all seven continents. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2021-01-04 11:37:00 UTC ]
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A reader on saying goodbye not only to the books she can't bring on the next phase of her journey, but to her roomie, her sister. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2020-12-30 11:31:00 UTC ]
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Want a Little Free Library or lending library for your home? Here are 17 awesome Little Free Libraries to buy right now. - Kelly Jensen Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2020-12-23 11:32:00 UTC ]
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A reader on saying goodbye not only to the books she can't bring on the next phase of her journey, but to her roomie, her sister. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2020-09-15 10:35:00 UTC ]
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Taking a look at some of the helpers who are turning their Little Free Libraries into Little Free Pantries to help neighbors in need during the pandemic. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2020-07-15 10:32:56 UTC ]
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A number of little free library volunteer stewards -- both registered and unregistered with the Little Free Library organization – have switched from filling the mounted boxes in front of their homes with free books to filling them with household items. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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THESE TIMES: Italy’s answer to coronavirus is a classic published almost 200 years ago · Big-hearted strangers are turning Little Free Libraries into Little Free Pantries · Ina Garten and Samin Nosrat are here to help with your lockdown cooking. | Lit Hub An environmentally ethical argument for... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-03-19 10:30:29 UTC ]
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Are you desperately searching for proof that there is, in fact, still goodness in this crazy, mixed-up, pandemic-cowed world? You are? Well then, might I direct your attention to this Chicago neighborhood street corner? Seen in my Chicago neighborhood. Sign says “To help our neighbors affected... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-03-18 17:26:32 UTC ]
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One reader takes a trip through their neighborhood of East Rogers Park in Chicago and explores the Little Free Libraries. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2019-12-14 11:33:25 UTC ]
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As a stopgap and communal gesture, the mini food donation boxes are great. But they also point out a much larger issue: Food insecurity is on the rise–and can’t be solved by charitable donations alone. Around two years ago, Jessica McClard noticed three Little Free Libraries–tiny,... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'
[ Fast Company | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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