Good afternoon, Thank you to everyone who gave their input on Little Free Libraries. You've been very helpful. Several people asked for the findings, so I thought it would be good to share with the list serv. The majority of those who responded thought highly of Little Free Libraries. *Highlights of Michlib-l list serv regarding Little Free Libraries* Useful web sites and articles: - http://littlefreelibrary.org/ Official Little Free Library site - http://www.tadl.org/littlefreelibrary Traverse Area District Library’s Little Free Library - http://www.heritage.com/articles/2014/08/30/ypsilanti_courier/news/doc5400ae... Ypsilanti District Library sets up Little Free Library next to bus stop, on library’s premises - http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/07/the-low-tech-appeal-of-... The low-tech appeal of Little Free Libraries - Locally, http://www.miningjournal.net/page/content.detail/id/592011/Take-a-book--leav... Take a book, leave a book at the Little Free Library (Harvey, MI) Pros: - Positive addition to the community - Does not detract from library services - Popular when the brick-and-mortar library is closed - Many LFL users become patrons - Good advertising/marketing venue for brick-and-mortar library; positive press coverage - Cheaper than a bookmobile - Some libraries have LFL on their premises - Stock with extra donations or discarded materials Cons: - Kits are expensive - Homeowner association resistance - Time and maintenance required - Weathering - Hard to keep stocked with children’s books Who builds/maintains Little Free Libraries? - Libraries - Friends of the Library - Rotary - Boy Scouts - Private parties -- Jessica Holman Library Director Negaunee Public Library 319 West Case Street Negaunee, MI 49866 (906) 475-7700 ext. 18