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Distribute a book bundle to Little Free Libraries in Chicago (60623)

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ORGANIZATION: Little Free Library

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As a book distributor, you will help promote book access by placing books in Little Free Libraries in the 60623 zip code. Your efforts will help ensure that readers in book deserts - areas with limited access to books - have the opportunity to discover and enjoy relevant books.

We will send you a bundle of books to distribute. If you have additional books to share, you can add those to the books we provide. You can find book-sharing boxes in the 60623 zip code using our world map or free mobile app.

Register on our website to get started. Once you sign up, you will get access to tips and resources that you can review independently online. You can distribute books whenever it works for you.

Purpose: By distributing books to Little Free Libraries in a book desert, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access.

Responsibilities:

  • Restock two or more Little Free Libraries in the 60623 zip code with books provided by the Little Free Library organization. (You’re welcome to add any additional books that you have to share!)
  • Ensure books are displayed neatly and in a way that encourages browsing.
  • Use the Little Free Library mobile app to check in at each book-sharing box and tell us how many books you shared.
  • Report any damaged or missing book-sharing boxes in the 60623 zip code using the Little Free Library mobile app.
  • Submit an Impact form in our volunteer hub telling us about your experience when you’re done.

Time Required: You set your own schedule. We estimate that it will take about 2-3 hours to distribute your book bundle. Volunteers need to distribute all of the provided books by May 31.

Training and Resources Available: We will help you get to know our organization and share tips for distributing books through a self-paced online training. We’ll also mail you a bundle of books.

Qualifications:

  • Love Little Free Libraries and supporting book access!
  • Have a mailing address where you can receive a package of books
  • Have access to reliable transportation to deliver books
  • Able to carry and transport a bundle of books (up to 15 lbs)
  • Familiar with the Little Free Library mobile app or willing to learn
  • Familiar with the 60623 zip code, or willing to navigate that area

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About Little Free Library

Location:

2327 Wycliff St., Suite 220, St. Paul, MN 55114, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to be a catalyst for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all through a global network of volunteer-led Little Free Library book-exchange boxes.

Description

We expand book access for all through a global network of volunteer-led Little Free Library book-sharing boxes.

How do we achieve our mission and vision?

  1. Providing 24/7 book access. Little Free Library book-sharing boxes are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day and are freely accessible to all, removing barriers to book access.
  2. Fostering new Little Free Libraries. Little Free Library (LFL) equips, educates, and guides volunteer stewards to establish Little Free Libraries in their communities.
  3. Granting Little Free Libraries to high-need areas. Through our programs, LFL grants no-cost Little Free Libraries full of books to underserved urban, suburban, rural, and Indigenous communities.
  4. Championing diverse books. Through our Read in Color program, LFL makes books available representing BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other diverse voices to promote understanding, empathy, and inclusion.
  5. Working with key community partners. LFL collaborates with schools, public libraries, civic organizations, businesses, and other groups to bring Little Free Libraries to their communities.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Community
Education & Literacy
Arts & Culture, Community, Education & Literacy

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Chicago, IL 60623

(41.8476,-87.72711)
 

DATE POSTED

April 9, 2025

SKILLS

  • Community Outreach
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • You set your own schedule. We estimate that it will take about 2-3 hours to distribute your book bundle. Volunteers need to distribute all of the provided books by May 31.
  • After your registration is approved, you will get access to a list of tips for distributing books. Please review these tips before you begin volunteering.

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