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Published 4/10/26 11:53AM

Distribute books to Little Free Libraries in a Milwaukee book desert (53212 zip code)

Little Free Library
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Milwaukee, WI
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    You set your own schedule. We estimate that it will take about 2-3 hours to distribute your book bundle. Volunteers need to distribute all of the provided books by May 31, 2026.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education, Family, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Only sign up if you are sure you can commit to all of the volunteer responsibilities and distribute the books before May 31. Volunteers must have a mailing address where we can send a box of books. We are unable to ship to PO Box addresses.

    Description

    Distribute books to Little Free Libraries in a Milwaukee book desert (53212 zip code)

    As a book distributor, you will help promote book access by placing books in Little Free Libraries in areas where books are scarce. Your efforts will help ensure that readers in book deserts - areas with limited access to books - have the opportunity to discover and enjoy relevant books.

    We will send you a bundle of 25 books to distribute by May 31. If you have additional books to share, you can add those to the books we provide. You can find book-sharing boxes in book deserts by using the search filter in our free mobile app. You can distribute books whenever it works for you.

    Purpose: By distributing books to Little Free Libraries in a book desert, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access.

    Responsibilities:

    • Restock two or more Little Free Libraries in book deserts with books provided by the Little Free Library organization. (You’re welcome to add any additional books that you have to share!)
    • Ensure books are displayed neatly and in a way that encourages browsing.
    • Use the Little Free Library mobile app to identify book desert locations, and check in at each book-sharing box and tell us how many books you shared.
    • Report any damaged or missing book-sharing boxes using the Little Free Library mobile app.
    • Submit an Impact form in our volunteer hub confirming that you distributed your books and telling us about your experience by May 31, 2026.

    Resources Available: We will show you how to find book desert libraries using the Little Free Library app. We’ll also mail you a bundle of 25 books.

    Qualifications:

    • Love Little Free Libraries and supporting book access!
    • Have a mailing address where you can receive a package of books (we cannot ship to PO boxes)
    • Have access to reliable transportation to deliver books
    • Able to carry and transport a bundle of books (up to 15 lbs)
    • Familiar with the Little Free Library mobile app or willing to learn
    • Familiar with the book deserts in your community, or willing to navigate those areas

    Location

    On-site
    Milwaukee, WI, USA
    Directions

    Distribute to Little Free Library book-sharing boxes in the 53212 zip code

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Get started by registering in our volunteer hub. If it's your first time signing up as a volunteer, you will be prompted to create an account.

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