February is National Library Lovers Month, so today we are sharing six local Little Free Libraries with you. If you’ve never heard of Little Free Library, it’s a nonprofit working to create a love of reading by supporting neighborhood book exchanges all over the world.
These little libraries can come in many different shapes + sizes, but they all function the same: The books are free to take, with community members encouraged to donate their own. Little Free Library even has a map feature that allows you to see all of the locations in your area.
So, treat yo shelf. Check out some of our favorite Little Free Libraries in the Sacramento area.
Midtown
- Charter #68456 | An Eagle Scout project for Boy Scout Troop 1 — the first scout troop west of the Mississippi. | 1818 Q St.
- Charter #54246 | Located at CLARA, the studio for performing arts in Midtown, this library opened out of a Sacramentan’s love for ballet + reading. | 2420 N St.
East Sacramento
- Charter #129671 | Located near Paradise Beach, this library features books for all ages, as well as a cute owl mascot by the name of Star. | 5251 Minerva Ave.
- Charter #131402 | A library with its own feel good story — it was established to build community during the COVID-19 pandemic. | 225 43rd Street
South Sacramento
- Charter #7533 | Built from recycled Habitat for Humanity materials + stocked by the Sacramento Friends of the Library. | 6043 33 Ave.
Land Park
- Charter #58362 | Dedicated to the builder’s librarian mother + to cultivating the love of reading in their neighborhood. | 1097 Cavanaugh Way
If you want to start your own “LFL,” you can make one yourself or order a kit online – just make sure to register your location. And if you know of an area that is in need of an LFL, read about the Impact Program Library, which allows underserved communities to have a Little Free Library placed in their neighborhood for free.
Is there another library near you that deserves the spotlight? Let us know.
