Little Free Library
In cities all around the country, Little Free Libraries are appearing, offering neighborhoods their own way of sharing books and connecting with neighbors. In its most basic form, a Little Free Library is a box full of books where anyone may stop by and pick up a book (or two or three), and if they choose they can bring back another book to give away.
Objectives
Share books; re-use; get to know neighbors; enhance the community
Group Size
Materials
Make or purchase a box on a post. It must be weatherproof and open and close easily. It's best to have a clear door so the contents can be displayed. Fill the box with books - soon others will add to them. Go for variety - children's books, how-tos, novels, poetry . . . Include a small notebook and pen so people can write comments and brief book reviews.
Set Up
Refer to and register with Little Free Library As a senior center, day care center, emergency shelter or other public spaces if your team can erect the library in front of their facility.
Directions
Include a Little Free Library brochure.
Debrief
Enjoy the neighborhood interactions.
Alternatives
See also the Teampedia activities What have you been reading?, Library, and Book Group
