the first little free library in memory of mo m
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The
FirstLittle Free Library
In memory of
MOM
World Map
May 2010 May 2011 May 2012 May 2013
1 100
5,000
15,000
.
Remarkable
Impact!
July 2013
On the “heel” of
Sliced Bread
“A global sensation.”
–The New York Times
“It has turned strangers into friends and a sometimes impersonal neighborhood into a community. It has become a mini-town square…”
– The Los Angeles Times
“Best Media
Sharing 2012”
– Seattle Mag
“A cultural phenomenon.”
- ConnectOregonWI.com“It’s a continual conversation piece.”
– Wisconsin State Journal
Over 3,000 media stories
USA TodayReader’s DigestAARPJapanese Public TVOregon Observer
Seen around the world!
What’s all the fuss about?
A box of free books!
Today’s Environm
entBringing us closer!
Digital divide separates us• Leaving the porch & closing ones windows & doors• Now Facebook with a face
“I met more neighbors in
5-7 days than in 20-30 years!”
Neighbors are no longer strangers.
Local, national, global
Impact!
Between 2012-2013
Popping up
Everywhere!
2013-beyond: Use positive energy to influence cultural and social issues.
Specialty libraries are continually
being created to:
• Honor family or community members, friends, & pets
• Act as a seed & recipe exchange• Improve financial & health literacy• Assist with neighborhood
revitalization• Showcase special programs
GOAL: Get books into the hands of kids wherever they may be.
Studies show that:• Children with books in their
home read 2.4 years ahead of others.
• Even 20 books makes a huge impact.
And . . . • We believe Little Free
Libraries give the “Greatest bang for the book”.
Pilot test Minneapolis North side
Goal: 100 Little Free Libraries
Stimulating the Desire to
Read
• Books easily accessible
• Thrill of a new prize everyday
• Comfortable and enticing for all
Elements of a
successful Books Around the
Block program
• Ongoing supply of books• Wide variety of supporters• Continued promotion• Constant driving organization• Key contacts identified
WhatLittle Free
Library.org Can do for you! • Pre-assembled and kit libraries• Custom & limited edition libraries• World map• How-To Manual• Power Points• Marketing Materials• National & local sponsors • On-going G.I.F.T. Fund• Supporting publishers
GOAL: A Little Free
Library on Every
Block• Get involved! • Visit a Little Free Library (use
the world map!)• Donate to our G.I.F.T. Program• Give & Share• Start your own Little Free
Library project
The DanceContinues…at a neighborhood location near you!