What is a Little Free Library?
Back in 2009, Todd Bol started the idea as a memorial tribute to his mother, who was a school teacher and had a passion for reading. He built a model of a little schoolhouse and put it in his yard. Todd filled the model schoolhouse with books, and neighbors would come and take books for free and leave others for people to borrow. The concept evolved into Little Free Libraries.
Have you seen them in your community?
There are currently more than 100,000 registered Little Free Libraries across the globe. They are represented in all 50 states and more than 100 countries.
There are dozens of Little Free Libraries in our area. Here's where to find them...
DULUTH:
Charter #1435, Little Free Library, Corner of Hill Dr NW and Cardinal Lake Dr NW, Duluth GA 30096
Charter #15554, 3193 Brookshire Way, Duluth GA 30096
Charter #749, Montrose Pond Ct, Duluth GA 30096
Charter #89715, River Plantation Lil’ library, Woods River Ln (take 1st right after Misty Woods Dr, library is at the end of the road), Duluth GA 30096
- This library was inspired by my learning how early brain development effects over all success in school. The brain is 90% developed by age 5. This library was placed in hopes that more parents will read, talk, sing or rap to their children from birth to age five. Buildingbabiesbrains.com
JOHNS CREEK:
Charter #80846, Carey Corner, 5605 N Hillbrooke Trace, Johns Creek GA 30005
Charter #37287, Sarah Campen, 5880 Findley Chase Drive, Johns Creek GA 30097
- Findley Oaks Elementary Student Council purchased this as a gift for the school and the school community in Spring 2016.
Charter #101761, Abbotts Hill Elementary's LFL, 5575 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek GA 30097
- Our Little Free Library was constructed as an Eagle Scout project by Josh Berman, a former Abbotts Hill Elementary School student. Mrs. Dickinson, the Media Specialist, had a dream of having a Little Free Library outside of the school so children could get books in the evenings, on weekends, and during school vacations. This dream was fulfilled by Josh in his earnestness to give back to his elementary school!
Charter #93698, Newtown Park Children's Playground
- Snoopy's Doghouse provides an excellent children's lending library. It does house books for kids of all ages (big ones too). Hillary Boyd, who is a member of Girl Scout Troop 11501 in Johns Creek, GA, completed this Little Free Library for her Girl Scout Silver Award Project in September, 2019.
Charter #12086, Nancy Halsema, 3150 Old Alabama, cross walk, Johns Creek GA 30022
- This library was built by Grant Farsi for a Boy Scout badge. He grew up and moved on his life. On 6-18-16 the group, Atlanta Decorative Artists got together and repaired, refurbished and painted and or embellished it. Re-stocked and re-dedicated on 6-25-16 at the cross roads of walkers in Newtown park.
Charter #87977, Medlock Bridge Elementary, 10215 Medlock Bridge Parkway, Johns Creek GA 30022
- Our school Free Little Library was designed and built by students at Johns Creek High School through a partnership with our elementary school’s PTO.
Charter #12089, Nancy Halsema, 10945 Roger's Circle, Johns Creek GA 30097
- Grant Farsi built and installed this LFL as a Boy Scout project, but he grew up and moved on and the library had fallen into disrepair and unstocked. I took over the stewardship and with the help of The Atlanta Decorative Artists had the library, refurbished, repaired and now painted so that the iconic American memory is easily found tucked into the wooded backdrop.
NORCROSS:
Charter #16808, Elliott Brack, 420 Dogwood Circle, Norcross Ga 30071
- This Little Free Library is the handiwork of David Carr of Sandy Springs. He built a beautiful piece of furniture in this library. Interesting, he is a former professor of science at the university of North Carolina, now living in Sandy Springs, Ga. We dedicate this library to David. Sitting in front of BrackLibrary2 is Hercules, our dog.
Charter #84980, 400 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Norcross GA 30071
Charter #101546, 60 Wingo Street, Norcross GA 30071
Charter #27782, Christy Smalley, 189 Lawrenceville Street, Norcross GA 30071
PEACHTREE CORNERS:
Charter #8423, 4596 Graywood Trace, Peachtree Corners GA 30092
Charter # 109127, Girl Scout Troop 3009, Dovershire Drive, Peachtree Corners GA 30092
- This Little Library was built as part of Sonia, Annabel, Mary and Emily's Girl Scout's Silver Award. It is painted sky blue with clouds, and has one red balloon. We hope you enjoy reading!
Charter #98456, Lynn’s Little Library, 5396 Amhurst Drive, Peachtree Corners GA 30092
- My husband lovingly built this library as a Christmas gift. I’ve always loved to read, so now I can unleash my “inner librarian” and share my love of books with others.
Charter #93732, Jeanine Best Realtor & Troop 3009, 4045 Golden Leaf Trail, Peachtree Corners GA 30092
Charter #53453, 3760 WEDGEWOOD CHASE, PEACHTREE CORNERS GA 30092
- WEDGEWOOD CHASE IS A SMALL COLLECTION OF 50 TOWNHOMES, TUCKED AWAY IN PEACHTREE CORNERS, GEORGIA. RESIDENTS ARE ALL ADULTS, MANY RETIRED, AND QUITE A FEW ENJOY READING.. ONE RESIDENT BUILT THE LITTLE FREE LIBRARY IN HIS HOME WORKSHOP, AND SEVERAL HAVE PROMISED TO DONATE BOOKS. THE LIBRARY HAS POSITIONED NEAR THE BENCHES AT THE ENTRY TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD, WHERE MANY ENJOY GATHERING TO SOCIALIZE WHEN WEATHER PERMITS. NOW THEY CAN PICK OUT A BOOK TO TAKE HOME AND ENJOY!
Charter #79221, Unity Atlanta Beloved Library, 3597 Parkway Ln, Peachtree Corners GA 30092
- The Unity Atlanta Beloved Library was created by the our youth for Summer 2018 community service project . It is located on the grounds of Unity Atlanta. Unity Atlanta has been serving our community for over 90 years as a positive path for spiritual living.
Charter # 56250, Bess Searles, 4721 Bentely Pl, Peachtree Corners GA 30096
- This Tardis was designed & built by 3 generations of family members in order to share the gift of reading with the community.
SUWANEE:
Charter #84592, Mo's Little Library, 5074 Meadowbrook Circle, Suwanee GA 30024
Charter #42243, Little Free Library, 1350 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Suwanee GA 30024
- Epiphany Lutheran Church's Little free library is located in the parking lot area of Epiphany Lutheran Church. The public is invited to check out the book selections ranging from children, teen, and adult books. This library was donated by Chris Groesch, in honor of her mother, Virginia Douglas. Epiphany Lutheran church can be accessed by turning off Suwanee Station Blvd which is off of Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Charter #47343, Mahlan Wareham, 1170 Buford hwy, Suwanee GA 30024
- This is one of the three libraries that make up the Eagle Scout Project of Mahlan Wareham. Located in Suwanee Creek Park, this library is stained with highlights of blue to compliment the woods and sunset. The making of this project was also aided by scout troop 1830 of Suwanee Ga, and also the Church of Jesus Christ of Laterday Saints Suwanee Ward.
Charter #47342, Mahlan Wareham, 752 White st., Suwanee GA 30024
- This is one of the three libraries that make up the Eagle Scout Project of Mahlan Wareham. Located in Suwanee Ga. Community Garden, the library adds a colorful flair to the Garden. The library's color scheme is also based off of the vegetables and fruits in the garden. The making of this project was also aided by scout troop 1830 of Suwanee Ga, and also the Church of Jesus Christ of Laterday Saints Suwanee Ward.
Charter #47344, Mahlan Wareham, 425 Main St., Suwanee GA 30024
- This is one of the three libraries that make up the Eagle Scout Project of Mahlan Wareham. Located in in Playtown Suwanee, the library rides with the playful theme of the park, and is painted to coincide with the colors of the playground. The making of this project was also aided by scout troop 1830 of Suwanee Ga, and also the Church of Jesus Christ of Laterday Saints Suwanee Ward.
Charter #69477, Little Free Library
- Suwanee Elementary School wants to inspire a love of reading in our students and our community. Our librarian built our Little Free Library with the help of her dad. Our local Suwanee Lowe's donated the supplies for this project and our students brought in gently used books to fill our library up. Our library is painted in our North Gwinnett High School colors because we want this library to be used by all our cluster elementary schools.
Do you know of another Free Little Library in our area? Please send the information to beckys@macaronikid.com so I can add it to this list.
Other locations can be found at littlefreelibrary.org.
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