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Where to find a Little Free Library near you

We’ve got all the tricks in the book to find these miniature bibliotecas.

April 28, 2023 • 
Laura Figi
A tiny, house-shaped box full of books.

Whether you’re looking for a new read or want to donate used books, there’s a Little Free Library near you.

Photo by @littlefreelibrary

Looking to get your nose in a book? You’ve come to the right place.

Nonprofit Little Free Library — which is based in St. Paul, Minnesota — is on a mission to spread a love of reading via its network of volunteer-led take-a-book, leave-a-book tiny libraries.

Finding a Little Free Library is easy with ~50 mapped locations across Austin. Here’s where you can find a few:

Central Austin

  • 910 Blanco St.
  • 1421 W. Riverside Dr.
  • 1620 Northumberland Rd.

North Austin

  • 12301 N. Lamar Blvd.
  • 1201 Payton Gin Rd.
  • 1905 Rainy Meadows Dr.

South Austin

  • 2603 Cockburn Dr.
  • 11428 Sabinal Mesa Dr.
  • 4901 Tigerlily Way

East Austin

  • 2015 Em Franklin Ave.
  • 2202 Santa Rosa St.
  • 5421 Summer Cir.

West Austin

  • 506 Buckeye Trl.
  • 1600 Falcon Ledge Dr.
  • 411 Ridgewood Rd.

Interested in starting your own? Find info on how to volunteer.

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