Not even remotely dull. Genuinely awesome.
this post was submitted on 23 Jul 2026
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Nice! Maybe write "free little library" or "books" or something on it. I'd believe it's for birds or weather measurement lol
There are a few around town and Ive got a little plaque on order from the free little library association so it should all be good!
Perfect
You know what, I took your advice anyway to make it more fun.
Not sure how long the stickers will last but thats ok.
The stickers make it fun and the plaque will add nobility
Velo enthusiasts high five
Did you use a kit or did you make it yourself? Looks fantastic!
I have been thinking of getting one but im not sure I have the kind of time to build one for a while.
I used a kit. With the price of lumber being what it is and my time being limited, it made the most sense.
I got one from a company called Keruyunla. Some Chinese company I believe.
Definitely had to make some minor adjustments but it was easy enough to build!
Nice im seeing a couple of amazon.
This looks fantastic and not nearly dull enough, but I have a silly and possibly dull gripe with the name "little free library", and this isn't directed at OP or anyone in particular, I know this is just what these things are typically called, but... you know that the big library is also free, right?
Not all libraries are free. There are private libraries that you have to buy a membership get in. University libraries often are technically student\staff only though they don't check that so anyone can walk in. My local schools have a library that i can't use.
Lol. Yeah I never understood that part either.
Obviously it means the library itself is free, and you can cart it off if you want. 😀
Well done sir!
Thank you.
Another cool thing is libraries don't have to be just for books! Like I've seen toy libraries for little kids toys, they age through them so quickly
There's one around here that just stocks fabrics for people to use to sew things.
Ooo that's a fantastic thing!
It’s also a fun way to share art! I like to leave some of my prints in the books I’m going to donate.
How much did it cost and how long did it take?
The kit was $120ish. Pole and superspike were around $40. I already had the paint but didnt have to use much.
It took about 20 minutes to assemble and about an hour to install. A few days to paint.
All in all, super easy and pretty cheap. These are CAD prices so adjust accordingly if you're in the states.
That's illegal unless you put an identical one next to it with all the books in French.
En fait, la plaque que j'ai achetée est écrite en anglais et en français.
Where did you get the kit from? Thinking of building one myself
Amazon, unfortunately.
Oh that is unfortunate. Worth it to have one of those though. Thanks!
If you're handy, free plans are available online. These things are small enough that they could be made entirely from off-cuts and scrap wood. You can probably find woodworkers in your area that would just give you the necessary material.
Awesome! I’m planning on building one soon as well.
How large can a little library be before it's large enough to qualify as a regular library and requires a zoning permit? What exactly is the dividing line between "little library" and "library"? 😄
It's been on my mind for a while ... then again, so are many other bigger and smaller projects .... I might this winter.