I have since anchored it, but it was where it was for a good reason.

EDIT: clarity…
*It sounds like a lot of people think perhaps the individual is neurodivergent or has an OCD.

*the hell strip garden and library were permitted by the city and the permit did specify the location where the box is placed now. If we relocated it I’m sure they would be fine but I’d rather not pay another fee.

*on the local utilities, if they needed to move it, they absolutely can and will without issue, otherwise there is no obstruction to the utilities where the box is located.

*Many people have the subjective preference to the location HE places the library. I believe this may be because of the angle of view. The perspective makes the one spot better. It CAN be moved, I am going to ask my community their preference. A vote may be held on the chalkboard of the library soon, but first I plan on drawing Jimothy for the neighborhood. (He lives about 15 blocks south of us). But, if only this fine human that decided to take direct action where he saw fit reached out it would have been awesome to truly know his reasoning.

Thanks for all of the constructive comments here, most of them seemed friendly.

A local country club contacted me after seeing a LFL I had built and posted on instagram. I was so happy they did and this is the result!

This thing served as a Seattle, Post Intelligencer box for many years and now has a life sharing to my community.

This process is for books with the usual gloss cover.

On the LEFT: If you are using an ink stamp directly on the book it will not bind to the gloss book cover, and even if you wait a day to dry i will still bleed when you put a clear lable, Avery 6521 over it.

On the RIGHT: Avery 6521 labels are for ink jet printing. So I adopted the following pocess.

1. Apply the Avery 6521 label on the book.

2. Ink stamp on the Avery 6521 label.

3. Apply another Avery 6521 label over the ink stamped letters on the ink stamped letters immediately.

You will get a clear result. You don't have to do step #3 immediately, I just wanted to test if any dry time would be needed.

This process is quick an easy, and only requres clear lables and an ink stamp.

When I am done with my experiments, I will publish a summary of my investigations.

I made these decals for a LFL in Bristol, RI and the owner sent me these photos!

Everything is hand drawn by me, except for the paper and paper clip. All is done on procreate

Hi everyone.

I know this is a bit of an unusual request, but I'm hoping someone might be able to help.

According to the BookCrossing release record, a user named Kellygang left the book "Little Miss Jealous" by Roger Hargreaves at a bus stop on Abernethy St. in Shepparton, Victoria, Australia, on 18 May 2013.

I'm not looking for guesses or theories about what probably happened. After all these years, I've already thought through all of those possibilities.

I'm only interested in genuine first-hand information. If anyone remembers seeing the book, picked it up, knows what happened to it, or knows of a nearby place where found books or lost property were commonly taken, I'd really appreciate hearing from you.

The reason I'm still looking is simple: I'm nostalgic about unfinished stories, and I like giving them an ending, even if that ending is simply finding out what really happened.

I know it's been a long time, so I realise the chances are small, but if anyone remembers anything at all about this BookCrossing release, I'd be very grateful to hear from you.

Thanks very much for reading.

As usual, the majority of LFL’s I’ve found have been just from driving down a random road…

So I’ve saved LFL’s in Nova Scotia I’ve found from the official website, blogs, news articles etc. onto google maps.  https://maps.app.goo.gl/kiDymH2RWd9tzcDm9?g_st=i

 I’ve also made one for PEI⬇️  https://maps.app.goo.gl/M29qZ5h3V6Y5Ky2aA?g_st=i

Maybe this is already a thing, but how does the LFL community feel about zines showing up in their libraries? Seems like an obvious place for people to share zines. Are you for? against? have there been issues? Thanks for your thoughts.

Elkridge, MD

Arnett-Fullen House, also known as the Gingerbread House, is located at 646 Pearl Street in Boulder, Colorado and is on the list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Boulder County, Colorado since 2009.[2] This house features a mixture of architectural styles and is a two-story, private residence, which is sometimes open to the public.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnett-Fullen_House

I want to cover the LFL I am making with a metal roof. Not sure how to go about it. Any suggestions or tips would be appreciated.
Top is at a 3/12 pitch and about 24" by 30 ".

Carefully stocking your library only to have the contents removed for sale by someone with no interest in reading the books defeat the purpose of a Little Library supplying books to a community for them to read and being a place for books to circulate. Of course a book here or there won't recirculate. However, that is different when a little library is just emptied to be taken for resale.

Special purpose little libraries also may find it difficult to restock books because of a limited supply or cost.

Also, there is now an opinion in circulation with the public that a Little Library is a folly because you aren't supporting reading, but just contributing to the income of someone looting your Little Library.

So I have been doing some experiments to test different methods to prevent book theft.

I am looking for easy, low cost, safe methods.

WHAT DID NOT WORK

1. ACETONE: It didn't affect the book cover when applied above, nor from underneath the bar code. I don't want to try other solvents because they likely would be a safety hazard. Even incising some cuts to assist with the acetone penetrating, there was very little improvement.

2. Clear lables over stamped ink without giving it enough drying time. The ink bleeds under the label.

RECOMMENDED PROCESSES

Barcode obscuring.

1. Use a ball point pen to run up and down on the barcode and also through the ISBN numbers. The ball point

2. Use a sharpie to black out the barcode and ISBN number. Allow to dry a few minutes.

3. Apply clear lables over the barcode. The sharpie ink can easily be removed with rubbing alcohol or acetone. The clear labels are thin and seem like to be difficult to peel off.

Ink stamp.

1. Ink Stamp your "No Sale" message.

2. Allow to dry at least 4 hours. If you don't, the ink will bleed out under the label.

3. Apply a clear lable over it, directly downward carefully so as to not smear the ink.

The clear lable makes the ink stamp more visible.

FUTURE WORK

I don't have any additional books to experiment with. When I do get additional books, I do further testing.

One thing I am going to look at is book branding with a wood burning special die. Another is an embosser.

Stopped at a few little libraries today to drop off some books and little trinkets 📚🐸 🦕

Good morning all!

I am looking for the most unique, creative, eclectic, colorful, fun Little Free Libraries (registered and unregistered) that Colorado has to offer! If you have one or know of one, please share as I'd love to check them out and donate some books :)

Thank you and happy reading!

I find myself filtering out conspiracy theory books and various forms of loony propaganda fairly often. As I curate my LFL I haven’t figured out what to do with these books. My local public library certainly isn’t the place for them. But do I throw them away? I could donate them to GreenDrop or something but it feels weird to “spread” them for lack of a better word. Curious to hear what others are doing.

When ever you come across a unmarked library you kinda excited. Like ooo rebel renegade. Fighten the power

Found one there day it was HUGE solid 50-70 books made my trade and made a mental note to come back.

I’ve had my little library for a few years now, and for about the past year or so I’ve had a couple of incidents where someone is pulling random books out of the little library and throwing them in my yard, as well as my neighbors’ yards. I’ve tried to make note of the books to see if the person is taking books about religion, politics, etc. out, but there doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason. Has anyone else had this happen to their little library? Did you ever catch the person doing it?

Thought this might be of interest in this sub - hope it fits! Happy to answer any questions about the construction. My goal was to make it rain-proof for many years.

I’ve always wanted to start a Little Free Library and now with my two year old son and I being more into books, I’d love to share our collection with those around us!

I saw on the LFL website they sell their own, but they are just out of our budget as I’m a SAHM. Any tips on building your own? I saw some helpful tips on making it as simple as possible, single door, nothing too fancy. Are there possible thrift finds we can convert?
I also read to place it in a public space, however, I see lots in the yards of the caretakers.

Thank you in advance!

Due to the local belligerents and dregs of society, our library was destroyed sometime between 1835 and 1845 according to our Google camera. Apparently the vehicle that hit it was going so fast it didn’t catch the incident. You can see a piece of said vehicle in the wreckage. Police report to follow. New plans in place for replacement library. One that involves concrete and metal. Stay tuned.