Free Little Libraries are small, outdoor bookcases that are meant to encourage the community to share books with each other. They are often located on sidewalks, in parks, or in front of homes. The concept is simple: take a book, leave a book. These libraries are usually stocked with a variety of books, from children's picture books to novels and non-fiction.
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Little Free Libraries are available worldwide, with more than 150,000 registered book-sharing boxes in 70 countries. It's estimated 70 million books are shared each year through Little Free Libraries, offering access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds. Not only are Free Little Libraries a great way to share books, but they also help to build stronger communities. They serve as a gathering place where people can come together to discuss books and ideas. They also promote a sense of ownership and pride in the community, as people take responsibility for maintaining the libraries and keeping them stocked with books.
Using local Little Free Libraries is a great way to keep your bookshelf uncluttered, feel good about sharing with others, and score some great new reads for your kids — and you too! Check out the nearest Little Free Library locations in Gardner, Spring Hill, Paola & surrounding areas below or use the Little Free Library online search tool. For entertainment on the go, you can even download the app.
Locations of Local Little Free Libraries:
- 208 N. 14th Street, Louisburg, KS
- 606 South Broadway Street, Louisburg, KS
- 19700 Emerald Street, Spring Hill, KS
- 22604 S. Washington Ave., Spring Hill, KS
- 22795 W. 255th Street, Paola, KS
- 206 S. Silver Street, Paola, KS
- 491 N. Birch, Gardner, KS
- 507 10th Street, Baldwin City, KS
- 404 E. 11th Street, Ottawa, KS
- Asher Cohn Park, Eudora, KS
Locations of Little Free Libraries in Lawrence:
- 2941 Prairie Court, Lawrence, KS
- 2504 W. 25th Place, Lawrence, KS
- 1708 E. 27th Street, Lawrence, KS
- 1512 E. 21st Terrace, Lawrence, KS
- 1244 Laura Avenue, Lawrence, KS
- 1603 W. 3rd Street, Lawrence, KS
- 3011 Longhorn Drive, Lawrence, KS
- 4121 Goldfield Street, Lawrence, KS
- 6030 Blue Nile Drive, Lawrence, KS
- 4912 Colonial Way, Lawrence, KS
- 4724 Broadway Court, Lawrence, KS
- 4821 Normandy Park, Lawrence, KS
- 2109 Riviera Drive, Lawrence, KS
- 3712 W. 24th Terrace, Lawrence, KS
- 2006 Quail Creek Drive, Lawrence, KS
- 912 Holiday Drive, Lawrence, KS
- 907 Murrow Court, Lawrence, KS
- 901 Iowa Street, Lawrence, KS
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Overall, Free Little Libraries are a wonderful addition to any community. They serve as a way to promote literacy, community engagement, and a love of reading.
Looking to offload some of the books in your home your kids are too old for now? Instead of boxing them up and dropping them off to donate somewhere, consider starting your own Little Free Library. Find out how!
