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Distribute a book bundle to Little Free Libraries in Chicago (60629)
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 60629 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 60629 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 60629 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 60629 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.
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 60629 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 90027, 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
Distributing books to Little Free Libraries in the LA area. Coordinating book drives for Little Free Libraries. Helping us to update our Little Free Library map in the greater LA area. While our nonprofit is based in St. Paul, Little Free Libraries are in all 50 states, and there are hundreds of Little Free Libraries in the Los Angeles area. (I listed an LA zip code where there are several Little Free Libraries; we were unable to submit the form with the correct zip code of our office in St. Paul.)
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Community,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Chicago, IL 60629
(41.77277 ,-87.71233 )
DATE POSTED
May 1, 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 June 30.
- 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.