14 Amazing Tiny Libraries From Around The World
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Free Little Libraries have been popping up across the world since 2009. The concept is simple, a small box that kind of resembles a bird house (or any kind of container) is filled with books and anyone is invited to borrow one. People are also invited to donate any books they don't want anymore.
1. "It's Bigger on the Inside"
Plenty of these Free Little Libraries are designed to resemble everyone's favorite doctor.
2. British Phone Booth
Unfortunately, American phone booths just don't look quite as nice.
3. Repurposed newspaper dispenser
People may not read newspapers as much, but that doesn't mean their dispensers aren't still useful.
4. Recycled window
This recycled window makes a great display for the books in this Free Little Library.
5. The Birdhouse
Little Free Libraries are even popular in Moscow.
6. The A-Frame
This Ohio library is certainly one of the most creative.
7. Andrew Carnegie inspiration
Andrew Carnegie was the founder of American libraries, so it's only fitting this little library pays homage to him.
8. In the Nooks
Housed in two pillars outside Cooper Union in New York City, this Free Little Library is definitely unique.
9. The library bench
For those times you just want to sit and read for a few minutes, this Little Free Library has a bench on it as well.
10. Reading makes you bright
This bright Little Free Library is located at St. Patrick's Old Cathedral School.
11. The book bubble
This Little Free Library at New York University is only big enough to hold one book at a time.
12. Joshua Tree
When you're in the desert, sometime what you really need is a good book.
13. Books in the lot
This Little Free Library in New York turns what would normally be a cement lot into the perfect place to curl up with a good book.
14. Mirror, mirror
This little library box is covered in mirrors that reflect local street art.
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