#the little free library

[solhaelan]

[the-forest-library]

The governor's little, free symbol foreshadowed a big, free policy change. In May, Walz signed a Minnesota law "banning K-12 schools, colleges, and public libraries from complying with [book] removal requests... based solely on the viewpoint, content, message, idea, or opinion conveyed." The act meaningfully protects LGBTQ+ books from the crosshairs of conservative censors.

While unveiling the Little Free Library, Walz affirmed his commitment to free reading. "In Minnesota, we are focused on investing in education, our future, and children and families across the state. We're not in the business of taking books away from kids and schools and we certainly don't believe in banning books that tell our history," he told reporters.

[reasonsforhope]

"In neighborhoods across the globe — yes, even in Antarctica — it is not uncommon to find a Little Free Library, or a book-sharing box filled with a collection of free books to take, share, and enjoy.

If a location on the South Pole wasn’t enough, Little Free Library is celebrating a major milestone: Its 200,000th box. 

The nonprofit that manages these 200,000 mini libraries works to increase access to literacy in urban, suburban, and rural communities all over the world. This includes programming to expand access to books among BIPOC communities, as well as efforts to fight book bans across the United States.

In sticking with this mission, the landmark 200,000th library was donated to and installed at Benjamin E. Mays IB World School, an elementary school in St. Paul, Minnesota. 

The donation also marks the first of 200 Little Free Libraries that will be given to Title I schools across the U.S., in an effort to expand access to books in low-income areas...

The 200,000th library is exclusively for students and is designed to resemble a one-room schoolhouse. This pays homage to the very first Little Free Library, built by the organization’s founder Todd H. Bol in 2009.

“The future where all of us, no matter our age, economic status, or residence, have the opportunity to readily access a book that can inspire, motivate, and empower,” Metzger continued. 

“Working together locally as a community, a community connected through Little Free Libraries, we hope to make this opportunity a reality for all.” 

The worldwide network of Little Free Libraries spans all 50 states, 128 countries, and all seven continents. 

Next, 199 more Little Free Libraries will be installed at Title I elementary schools, and each of these will be stocked with 200 brand-new books.

The donated libraries are sponsored by Books Unbanned and the donated materials come from a 40,000-book donation from Penguin Random House. ..

Schools receiving these libraries and books were selected through an application process, and all students in the schools are welcome to take the books home at no cost.

“Many of our students have little to no books at home, and transportation barriers prevent families from reaching the public library,” a representative from participating school Somerset Lakes Academy in West Palm Beach, Florida, said in a statement.

“A Little Free Library will serve as a crucial bridge, providing ongoing access to literature for students, their siblings, parents, and the community.”

Back in St. Paul, the 200,000th library is already set to be well-loved by the 340 students who attend Benjamin E. Mays IB World School. All students received gifted books, and 50 select students who excelled in a recent reading challenge attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“Freedom is the road seldom traveled by the multitudes; however, literacy is the gateway to learn one’s past, present, and shape the future,” said the school’s principal, Dr. Kenneth O. Turner Jr. 

“Through literacy, one can travel the world, reading and learning about historical figures who have shaped the world. Literacy can take you into space and travel the galaxies far away. Through literacy all is obtainable.” 

Anyone interested in joining the “take a book, leave a book” movement of Little Free Library can build or buy their own box and register it online to be part of the official network."

-via GoodGoodGood, March 13, 2025

[fitsofgloom]

Godzilla sez, "Stay In School, Kids, Because Learning Is SHEEEEEEEOOOOOONNNK!": A very inventive Godzilla little free library, Spokane, Washington.

[a-ramblinrose]

A lovely little free library walk today! 🌿

[liberaljane]

Mutual Aid is an Act of Love

Digital illustration of a sticker sheet featuring a free emergency contraception machine, a community pantry, a free menstrual product dispenser, a little library and a community fridge.

[bookaddict24-7]

I love coming across these little free libraries because it says so much about the local readers. This one was so full of exciting titles! I had to shift some a bit to close the little door again. I came across this one last weekend in Hamilton!

[macrolit]

from mlbooks at IG

[wiley-treehouse-gardens]

Community library. Take one 🩷🩷 leave one.

[grungeouttakesabstracts]

Little free library along a country lane

Kilcoole, Ireland -- 5/2/25

[mbbookblr]

"Dearest, your little heart is wounded; think me not cruel because I obey the irresistible law of my strength and weakness; if your dear heart is wounded, my wild heart bleeds with yours."

[paperbackparadise]

bookmark in the paperback paradise shop

[the-forest-library]

Lincolnville, Maine

[a-ramblinrose]

✨️💖✨️ The noise I made when I saw what was waiting for me in this little free library!!! ✨️💖✨️

[battyaboutbooksreviews]

For my birthday (July 2), I only want to be able to afford registering my Little Free Library, so I can make free books more accessible to people within my community. I can barely afford rent and groceries, let alone the LFL charter sign (which is $50).

Can you please help? Any little thing is appreciated.

Sorry for bothering you all with this.

[ricknmortysideblog]

i can't stop thinking about @rick-on-the-run 's oc Library Rick

(i hope you don't mind fanart)

i just love him so much :')