Start with a space to fill with your library offerings
Information on building and installing your own library
Build a Little Free Library - Little Free Library
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Double Door Shed Unfinished Little Free Library
Children’s Books
Books for the kids are the most popular items in our library. These are some that disappear fast and are requested
Any of the books in this series seem to be popular! Elementary aged reads
Who Was Jane Goodall?
Mad libs disappear fast! The kids still like activity books.
Mad About Animals Mad Libs Word Game
Some books seem to stand the test of time. This series is still popular with young readers
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe ( The Chronicles of Narnia) (Reprint) (Paperback) by C. S. Lewis
Popular book that is always gone within a day. Any Eric Carle books seem popular
Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See? - by Bill Martin (Board Book)
Another popular book for the library.
We're Going on a Bear Hunt ( Classic Board Books) by Michael Rosen
Teen/Young Adults
I’m finding that sticking with the popular term books brings the teens around often. And having all the books in a series keeps them rotating in and out.
The teens I know have all passed this book series around. It is one of the books that is taken most often.
Fourth Wing
Banned Books
As someone who does not believe in banning books, I always make sure we have a collection of banned books on the upper shelf.
This book is frequently taken and returned to share again. We have a bookmark in it, and people leave thoughts to share.
1984: 75th Anniversary
Inexpensive copy of a popular banned book.
Animal Farm: (English Edition)
Fiction
Some of the most popular fiction books in our library
Another popular series we try to keep stocked.
Under the Whispering Door - by Tj Klune (Paperback)
Another popular book from our library. It isn’t brought back
The Midnight Library: A GMA Book Club Pick
The popularity of this book is crazy! It joined our library “book club” because of how much everyone has loved it
Remarkably Bright Creatures: A Novel
Nonfiction
Some of the most popular nonfiction books we’ve had in our library
One of our favorite history books.
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the US
Another one that is taken and requested. Whenever I find a copy of this at the thrift stores or garage sales I always grab it to add to
The Let Them Theory: Life-Changing Tool
Another history book that comes and goes with notes to the next reader.
The Radium Girls: America's Shining Women
Bookmarks
Bookmarks are so fun to add in. We try to have a variety available
These bookmarks have been a hit! Some of the kids have even stopped by to show their creations.
Bookmark Making Kit with 50 Sleeves & Tassels
Another popular bookmark in our library. Can use to keep track of books read or as a goal list
110 PCS Kraft Reading List Bookmarks 3x7.9"
The kids are loving having summer reading goal bookmarks!
100pcs Double-Sided Book Tracker Bookmarks
Miscellaneous
All the little things that help make the library special and inviting
Stickers are so popular! When the stickers run out, the kids knock on the door
200PCS Inspirational Reading Book Stickers
Add a few pins and let people enjoy! The kids love to take and trade these
JUNEBRUSHS 28PCS Cartoon Book Enamel Pins
Cut apart and put in tiny little bags to keep them fresh.
60 PCS Reading Book Library Pre-Cut Tattoos
We have these in a few “book club” books with index cards. People read the book, leave a note about their thoughts, and bring the book back for the next person
Buying books brand new gets to be expensive. These are some of the ways we get books to fill our library. Thrift shops, donations, and inexpensive web sites
We ordered a box of kids books from here. Worked great to have many books ready to stick.
Kids Book Boxes & Bundles ~ $1 Each | The Book Bundler
We find so many books on Facebook marketplace to help stock our library. They are affordable and there’s always a great variety
