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Published 12/3/25 10:51AM
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Deliver books to Little Free Libraries during winter break

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Saint Paul, MN
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    Pick up on December 11 or December 15, then you set your own schedule to distribute the books in your neighborhood before the end of winter break. We estimate that it will take between 1.5 - 2 hours to distribute all of the books provided.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    13
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Education
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Age 55+
    Other Requirements:
    Volunteers must pick up a bag of books from the Wycliff building in St. Paul. You can choose one of these pick up times: Thursday, December 11 between 11 am - 1 pm Monday, December 15 between 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Description

    Deliver books to Little Free Libraries during winter break

    Spend time connecting with your community during winter break with this fun, flexible, and family-friendly volunteer opportunity. Little Free Library will provide a tote bag containing 10-15 books for child, teen, and adult readers. Volunteers choose which Little Free Library locations to visit and distribute the books by early January.

    Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries full of books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access.

    Responsibilities:

    • Pick up one tote bag of books from the Wycliff building in St. Paul. Pickup options are Thursday, December 11 between 11 am - 1 pm or Monday, December 15 between 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm.
    • Go to Little Free Libraries near you and leave the books inside. (You’re welcome to add any additional books that you have to share!)
    • Use the Little Free Library app to check-in at each location and tell us how many books you shared.
    • Submit an Impact form in our volunteer hub when you're done.

    Resources Available: Our Little Free Library mobile app makes it easy to find book-exchange boxes near you.

    Qualifications:

    • Must be available to pick up a bag of books from the Wycliff building in St. Paul on either Thursday, December 11 or Monday, December 15
    • Have access to reliable transportation to deliver books
    • Able to transport and carry a tote bag of books (up to 10 lbs)
    • Familiarity with the Little Free Library app (or willing to learn)

    Support: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager, Brianna, to ask questions.

    Location

    On-site

    Wycliff Building

    2327 Wycliff St, St Paul, MN 55114, USA
    Directions

    Registrants will receive a reminder email before their selected pick up time with parking and location information.

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Register here to get started. If it's your first time signing up with Team LFL, you will be prompted to create an account in our volunteer hub. Little Free Library staff can answer your questions by email.

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