City Nonprofits

Where to find a Little Free Library near you

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

By Laura Figi
, April 28, 2023
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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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Laura Figi
Laura Figi has called Austin home for more than 12 years and has been known to say it’s her “favorite city in the world.” A proud graduate of Texas State University, she’s been working in local news since 2020. When she’s not working and learning about the community, you can find her at the local thrift shop, spending time with her two cats, or listening to live music.