Set up a free little library
🌍 Anywhere🔄 Repeatable👤 All ages
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Build a weatherproof mini-library box for your neighborhood where people can freely take and leave books. Install it in a high-foot-traffic area like a park or busy sidewalk, and stock it with a diverse selection to get the community sharing started.
Difficulty
20/100Easy
💰
Cost
$50 – $200
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Time
weekend
👥
People
1+
🌳
Setting
outdoor
📅
Season
any
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Equipment
weather-resistant book box, books
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