Is it acceptable to donate a book with stamps? I'm not talking about "little free library" stamps or "no resale" stamps or any variation of that. Every time I finish a book, I stamp it with "From the library of (my name)". Some of them have these stamps, some have additional info like how many stars I rate it and what I think of it, my favorite quote from it, and highlighted/annotated pages. It is not entirely "defaced" to the point where it's unreadable.

Hi fellow, LFL'ers. I have always wanted to care for a LFL. I finally have my own home (very late in life) and while on surgery leave the past two weeks, I color matched my house (best I could), painted my little library and got it put up last Saturday. This was the same day as a massive neighborhood festival we have, yearly. People brought books for the inaugural opening and I was just so happy to get it done. It is now 4 days later and not a soul has visited. I was honestly surprised no one used it on our porch fest day. Is this normal? I was worried about keeping up with stocking it but everything is right where I left it on Saturday. We also had our first storms last night and today, fingers crossed she remains dry.

Fancied up for the season. Wish everyone a safe and enjoyable October/November

In my recent visit to UK, found these beautiful mini book libraries everywhere around Cambridge , Oxford and other areas..

Many old age people are coming and taking or keeping their favourite books . There are many kids books also available for free read.

They will make sure that the local community don’t have to go to a big library to get the books for quick read.. I like this idea

Hands down the coolest LFL I've come across in my travels!

I just got approved to pick out a little free library for our neighborhood - basically I get to choose what goes there. Since it's not my budget I was just going to get one off the website, but they're so expensive! Has anyone had success with cheaper composite options from elsewhere? We get monsoons like crazy, and I don't want it to leak. Is it worth it to get the charter plate? We are a small, tucked away neighborhood so I'm worried we won't get a lot of traffic.

in front of the Uniqlo store at the university town center mall in San Diego, California

I need advice…there is a person who keeps clearing my library out of books every single time I restock. it’s getting very disheartening & I can’t maintain this. I do use stamps that say always free never for sale. if they’re trying to resell them I would think it’d be difficult but who knows. I want to put a note in the library to let the individual know I know what they’re doing but I don’t want to bring negative vibes to the patrons who use the library appropriately. I’m just at a loss. any ideas would be appreciated.

My husband and I are cleaning out our book shelves. We have, perhaps, 30 books we’d like to donate or give away- most are adult biographies, memoirs, and non-fiction with a few fiction books sprinkled in the mix. (Nothing pornographic or particularly controversial). Is it inappropriate to donate them to the Little Free Libraries in our surrounding neighborhoods? We live in an apartment community without any nearby us, or would happily donate locally. Does one ask permission first? We’d love to put them in the hands of other readers. Any advice would be great.

Hi! I am in the process of working with a woodworker to build a custom little free library. If anyone has gone through that process and has any tips, please let me know. I also would love to see inspiration photos.

I plan on having books for kids, middle grade, YA, and adults. I am not sure if people have had better success with their stewardship with separate libraries for kids and adults or if it is ok to have one.

Any and all tips are appreciated. I have loved dropping off books at LFLs near me when renting and now that I am a homeowner I am really excited to have my own.

I’ve been waiting to find one in the uk and Saw this today along the Hatton Locks.

Not sure if it’s considered an official LFL.

1st time at on of these

Books scattered inside. Tidied them up just in time for Halloween.

We're constructing our first LFL. We can carve any design we want onto the front because we'll be using a CNC machine. However, we're drawing a blank on what to do.

We were originally thinking a lovely big tree, like a tree of knowledge sort of thing, but that happens to be very similar to our city's logo, so that's out.

We don't really want to do a book, or stack of books.

We don't want anything too childish, so it will be clear that it's for both kids and adults.

It could possibly be a quote or saying, if it's short, but we prefer the idea of a design / picture.

Suggestions, either of specific designs, or of a place I might find ideas?

I’m so excited to finally set up my Little Free Library! I will be painting a mural on each side with exterior house paint. Any tips would be greatly appreciated, especially weatherproofing advice.

Here are some progress pics of the first side.

I create little art tiles and hide them wherever I go. I love finding the little free libraries. It’s a great place for sharing my art with others.

Someone cleared out our treasure box again. But this time they left behind the small box meant for organizing smaller objects.

Many people on my last post here said I should screw it down… and maybe they are right. But for now, it seems that the threat of a witch’s curse was enough for them to take just about everything but decide to leave the box behind.

Happy Halloween! 😂🎃👻

Edit: a lot of comments are missing the point. EVERYTHING ELSE was taken. The box was not. The box has remained where it belongs this whole time. The point is the curse threat WORKED. At least this time.

Updated my Little Free Library with some Banned Books celebrating Banned Books Week, also Halloween books for
The kids. Plus much more for all ages. Come check in and take, borrow or exchange a great book or two. Hubby has a 3D printing hobby and helped for Halloween! Little Free Library Charter # 227145. Woodfin, NC

I recently shared my LFL and the decorations I've added for Halloween. I recently finished putting up all the lights around the house and wanted to share what it looks like at night!

My LFL has a night light inside so people can browse once it gets dark. I hope people find it handy now that the nights are getting longer.

📍 Lompoc, California

You know what’s scary? Not reading!!

I've got this and it's not my favorite. It's either too tight or too loose, and when it's too loose, sometimes the wind opens the door. I'm not sure how to adapt or adjust or improve it though, so curious to see what kind of latches other people have!