Little Free Library

The international project “Little Free Library” is the promotion of reading, the revival of love for the printed book, and the promotion of adult and child literacy throughout the world. Speaking at TED-x in 2013, Todd Bol, the founder of the Little Free Library movement, expressed the wish that one day he could boast that his favourite business would surpass McDonald's in terms of the number of clients served. And he was approaching this goal. To date, members of the movement “Small Free Library” have registered more than 75,000 mini-libraries in their network across 88 countries, operating in accordance with Bol's philosophy: “Take the book, leave the book."

Free book library

Bol, who passed away last month, was inspired by the mission of Andrew Carnegie, who donated 2,509 free public libraries with donations. Small free libraries are much more numerous, though not nearly as impressive as the stately buildings of the Carnegie Libraries.

The initiative (Little Free Libraries) began with the fact that Todd Ball installed a small bookhouse in the courtyard in the form of a dollhouse in memory of his mother. He used the old garage door as material.

The Small Free Library is a non-profit organisation based in Wisconsin. The volunteer co-ordinates the network's work, adds new bookshops to the map, and sends boxes of books to other states and countries. Here you can also buy a ready-made book house, made with weather protection. Although the site contains a collection of drawings and tips on how to make it yourself.

Free little library

Bol never called for a specific aesthetic standard. Each volunteer who wishes to take part in this movement can construct a small library at his own discretion. Some for this purpose float old suitcases and lockers.

“Little Free Library” is the simple pleasure of sharing a book with a stranger. He is accompanied by an element of trepidation from anticipation and surprise, because you never know what works other readers have left.

Source — Cameralab, Little Free Library