The eNotes Blog 20 Lovable Little FreeLibraries

20 Lovable Little FreeLibraries â€Å"Take a book, return a book† is the mantra that rings true to bookworms all around the world who are interacting with Little Free Libraries. Since the birth of the first little library in Wisconsin circa 2009, the growth and prevalence of these tiny structures are astounding. As of 2017, there are 60,000 registered Little Free Libraries in all U.S. states and over 80 countries. They come in all different shapes and sizes, showcasing the unique, personal touches of their creators. Little Free Libraries, however, are more than just creating a gift-sharing network for the common good. It’s part of a social movement inspired by Andrew Carnegie’s goal of the 20th century to fund the creation of 2,508 free public libraries across the English-speaking world. These libraries are more than an educational resource. They aim to inspire communities to embrace the arts, share their stories, and encourage literacy practices. We simply cannot get enough of these adorable little libraries, so we’ve created a list of the 20 Little Free Libraries that have stolen our hearts. View this post on Instagram We took a little field trip today to @littlefreelibrarynashville on Labrador Lane to visit the Ryman library 📚 box. We even left a few goodies inside 💒. Much love to the Hunters Branch neighbors for the honor of our own #littlefreelibrary ⠝ ¤Ã¯ ¸  A post shared by Ryman Auditorium (@theryman) on Nov 6, 2017 at 3:14pm PST View this post on Instagram Obligatory #publicbookbox in the snow photo. #littlefreelibrary #bookbox #nopo #stjohns #doctorwho #tardis A post shared by Sarah Carter Adams (@sarah.carter.adams) on Feb 21, 2018 at 8:27am PST View this post on Instagram Phone booth turned Little Free Library #littlefreelibrary #literacy #britishphonebooth #england #cotswolds #uk #latergram #englandtrip A post shared by Angela (@angela_j_f) on Feb 21, 2018 at 10:43am PST View this post on Instagram On an afternoon walk and happened upon this cute little neighborhood library!! So I had to borrow a book! #booksofinstagram #booknerds #booklovers #booksonbooks #littlefreelibrary #takeabookreturnabook A post shared by Booksbooksbooks (@booksbymaggs) on Feb 18, 2018 at 2:51pm PST View this post on Instagram The cutest Little Free Library yet! Swipe to see the awesome vintage book I took from it. 📚 #littlefreelibrary #freebooks #addedtoreadinglist A post shared by Sarah H. (@sheiman) on Feb 15, 2018 at 11:41am PST View this post on Instagram Little rustic library. #library #pallets #santamonicacanyon #littlefreelibrary #onlybigger #wishithadcookbooks A post shared by Jaime Goodrich (@jaimegoodrich) on Feb 13, 2018 at 3:03pm PST View this post on Instagram Walked all the way to downtown via Fernwood today, BC Family day holiday here. Crisp but sunny day. Loved this elaborate (not so) Little Free Library by Fernwood square. 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Get outside with your littles by finding one (or more!) of many free little libraries in neighborhoods near you! Visit our website to find one close by! https://www.findlittleoutings.com/salt-lake-county-outings/little-free-libraries #findlittleoutings #littlefreelibrary A post shared by Find Little Outings (@findlittleoutings) on Feb 8, 2018 at 11:28am PST View this post on Instagram #littlefreelibrary #littlefreelibrary55158 #snoopy#doghouse#snoopylittlefreelibrary A post shared by ChaCha And Ru (@chachalarue_therapydog) on Feb 4, 2018 at 3:33pm PST View this post on Instagram Wishing you a whale of a weekend from our #littlefreelibrary #shakeragalley #takeabookleaveabook #reading ##writing #weekend A post shared by Shake Rag Alley (@shakeragalley) on Jan 26, 2018 at 3:23pm PST View this post on Instagram Another #littlelibrary between Dinglewood #discgolf and #MidtownCoffeeHouse #ColumbusGa #getoutside #parksandrec #littlefreelibrary A post shared by Bethanie Hagues (@bethaniehagues) on Jan 25, 2018 at 2:53pm PST View this post on Instagram I was happy to see a little free library at the @sequoiaparkzoo! #storieseverywhere A post shared by Storyteller John Weaver (@storyteller_john_weaver) on Jan 15, 2018 at 12:53pm PST View this post on Instagram The #HoweLFL in the snow. #HanoverNH #HoweLibrary #littlefreelibrary A post shared by Howe Library (@howelibrary) on Jan 17, 2018 at 1:36pm PST View this post on Instagram Another Little Free Library in my neighborhood, spotted on a walk with a friend. I live near 4, actually. I love how enormous this one is. Also saw the owner repainting it one day so it clearly has pride of place. I definitely fall into the ‘book liberator’ camp if you love a book, set it free and pass it on so I am happy seeing Little Free Libraries around town. #littlefreelibrary #myweekof2017 #rhodereaders A post shared by kc (@rhode_reads) on Dec 28, 2017 at 5:16am PST View this post on Instagram New Year and the @littlefreelibraryonrose received some love! Clean and ready for some new books! Come #leaveabookandtakeabook #littlefreelibrary #littlefreelibraryonrosest #burbank #literacy #readmore #LitteFreeLibrary @littlefreelibrary A post shared by LittleFreeLibraryonRose (@littlefreelibraryonrose) on Jan 7, 2018 at 3:49pm PST View this post on Instagram Another Beautifully crafted design Little Free Library with lights in Whitmore Park had a visit from Book Fairy Regina Book. The Chronicles of Naria: The Last Battle was left inside in celebration of #MiniBookShare day. About the book: During the last days of Narnia, the land faces its fiercest challenge- not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this, the magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia. #thechronicleaofnaria #thelastbattle #cslewis #MiniBookShare #ibelieveinbookfairies #bookfairies #thebookfairies #bookfairy #bookfairiesworldwide #libraries #minilibraries #littlefreelibrary #littlefreelibraries #littlelibraries #library #sharebooks #bookfairiessaskatchewan #bookfairiescanada #bookfairyregina #bookworm #saskatchewan #regina #reginasaskatchewan #bookstagram #mustread #lovereading #bookish #childrenbooks #bookfairi esregina A post shared by The Book Fairies Saskatchewan (@bookfairies_saskatchewan) on Nov 4, 2017 at 5:25pm PDT The next time you stumble upon one of these charming little gems, hopefully you’ll have a better understanding of the motive behind the movement. Curious to know where the Little Free Libraries are around you? Check out the world map of all the Little Free Libraries that have been registered within the system. The Little Free Libraries are made possible by direct donations from individuals and organizations to Little Free Library’s Impact Library Program. If you want to learn more about this program and how you can help bring a little library to your community, check out the Little Free Library website. Looking for an online library complete with full summaries and study guides of great literary works? Check out   where our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered by real teachers!    *Cover image by Gratisography.com