{"product_id":"how-to-build-your-very-own-little-free-library-11-mini-structures-you-can-build-paperback","title":"How to Build Your Very Own Little Free Library: 11 Mini Structures You Can Build - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLittle Free Little Free Library\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePhilip Schmidt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpand the book-sharing movement to your community with \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Build Your Very Own Little Free Library\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e--your photo-illustrated, inspirational source for building tiny sharing libraries.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAround the world, a community movement is underway featuring \u003cb\u003equaint landscape structures mounted on posts\u003c\/b\u003e in front yards and other green spaces, as well as supported in large pots and other vessels outside homes and businesses on busy urban streets. They are evidence of the growing trend toward neighborhood organization, community outreach, and in some cases, a quiet protest against book bans. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis movement has been popularized by Minnesota-based Little Free Library (LFL), whose members currently include 200,000 library stewards around the world who seek to \u003cb\u003ebuild community togetherness \u003c\/b\u003eand promote reading by sharing books among neighbors. LFL has inspired builders to use similar structures to share things like CDs, food, and seeds in the community. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eProduced in cooperation with the Little Free Library nonprofit organization and authored by professional carpenter Phil Schmidt, \u003ci\u003eHow to Build Your Very Own \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eLittle Free Library \u003c\/i\u003eis the builder's complete source of inspiration and how-to knowledge. This newly updated, information-packed guide features: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA how-to for planning and designing your little sharing structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn overview of building materials and tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e11 complete plans\u003c\/b\u003e for structures of varying sizes and aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep-by-step color photography and instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gallery of tiny structures, along with uplifting words from stewards, for further inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation on proper installation of the small structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon repairs and maintenance for down the road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimely information on how LFL has become part of the growing movement against book bans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Build Your Very Own Little Free Library \u003c\/i\u003eeven includes information on how to become an official library steward, getting the word out about your little structure once it's up and running, and tips for building a lively collection. Also included are QR codes for additional building videos as well as interactive maps for locating other LFLs near you--or wherever you may travel! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCommunity togetherness has never been so much at the fore of our consciousness--or so important. \u003ci\u003eHow to Build Your Very Own \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eLittle Free Library \u003c\/i\u003eis one tool on the road to helping you build community in your neighborhood.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilip Schmidt\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, editor, and project designer specializing in houses and everything we do with them. 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