![\"first-place\"](\"https:\/\/www.woodworkerssource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/little-free-library-contest-promo\/first-place.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"We'll "\\"first-place\\"")
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tWe'll have prizes for the top 10 voted projects, with the first prize being a bench top router table from Kreg\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tThe first Little Free Library was build by Todd Bol - he put it in his yard and the popularity of the concept took off around the world\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tLittle Free Libraries can be any size or shape, but what they all must do is spread a little joy\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSize requirement? None. This isn't a hard and fast rule, just a ballpark idea of the typical size of a Little Free Library. Yours could be smaller or larger.\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t
What’s a Little Free Library\u2122?<\/h2>\n
It’s simply a small outdoor bookcase for curbside neighborhood book sharing\u00a0in the spirit of\u00a0“take a book, return a book.” It’s a great woodworking project because they’re just a box with some embellishment, detail, and decoration in any style you could possibly want.<\/p>\n
As you can imagine, the presence of one of these Little Free Libraries in a neighborhood adds a wonderful sense of friendliness and old fashioned hospitality while expressing some creativity.<\/p>\n
It’s not just a box, though. It’s a worldwide initiative that promotes literacy and\u00a0encourages\u00a0a sense of community. There are over 32,000 libraries in 70 countries and in all 50 states (as of September 2015).<\/p>\n
The Little Free Library organization has a humble beginning\u00a0when, in\u00a02009, Todd Bol of Hudson, Wisconsin built a small bookcase in the shape of a one-room, red-and-white schoolhouse in honor of his mother’s memory.<\/p>\n
He put it in his yard and added some books for his neighbors to take and share. It\u00a0was just a fun, friendly project for him. However the concept was such a hit among his friends and neighbors that he built a few more and gave them away. And it just caught on.<\/p>\n
Let’s Add\u00a0100 Little Free Libraries to\u00a0Metro Phoenix<\/h3>\n![\"Nancy-Vogl-6315-Traverse-City-Michigan\"](\"https:\/\/www.woodworkerssource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Nancy-Vogl-6315-Traverse-City-Michigan-400x267.jpg\")
<\/a>You can build yours to be as decorative and creative as you want.<\/p><\/div>\n
Today you’ll find about 30 registered Little Free Libraries in and around Phoenix. We want to\u00a0add\u00a0100 more! So that’s why we’re doing this contest.<\/p>\n
\n- Build a library & be as creative as you want<\/li>\n
- Enter it in this contest, and we’ll donate it to the\u00a0Southwest Human Development, a local non-profit that places Little Free Libraries in Phoenix neighborhoods (details at their site<\/a><\/em>)<\/li>\n
- Southwest Human Development will fill it with children’s books and have it installed in a low-income metro Phoenix neighborhood<\/li>\n
- You library will get an official charter number and registration plaque<\/li>\n
- Your library will be found on the global map:\u00a0littlefreelibrary.org\/ourmap\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Let\u00a0Your Creativity Go Wild<\/h3>\n
Your library should be as unique, fun, whimsical, or decorative as you can possibly make it. Get your family involved, let the kids help, whatever.<\/p>\n
You are\u00a0welcome to include\u00a0materials other than wood in your project. You don’t even need to buy your materials from Woodworkers Source. We’re just the conduit that connects Southwest Human Development\u00a0with local Arizona builders like yourself who want to put their woodworking skills to use in a community-building event.<\/p>\n
Please register now.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Even if you’re not certain you can complete your project by the deadline, please register\u00a0anyway. You may drop out later if needed. It’s better to register and drop out of the contest than it is to wait to register after\u00a0the contest is full.<\/p>\nDonate\u00a0Your Project, Get $25 Store Credit + Woodworkers Source Donates $25<\/h3>\n
All entries receive $25 store credit on March 5, 2016\u00a0upon project delivery.<\/p>\n
After the contest, we encourage you to donate your project to Southwest Human Development, a\u00a0local non-profit that organizes events and literacy programs for early childhood development. If you choose to donate your Little Free Library, the organization will pay the costs of registering and installing the library in a neighborhood in the metro Phoenix area.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Woodworkers Source will contribute $25\u00a0for every library that gets donated to help fund the installation and registration.<\/p>\n
Public Display of Entries & Public Voting<\/h3>\n
We’re going to exhibit\u00a0all the projects for the public to view! Come see for yourself, and send your friends and family.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> March 7 – 12, 2016<\/p>\nWhere:\u00a0<\/strong>Woodworkers Source
\n18115 N. Black Canyon Hwy
\nPhoenix, AZ 85023<\/p>\nReception & Awards Night<\/h3>\n
March 12, 2016, 5:30\u00a0pm to 6:30\u00a0pm<\/p>\n
We’ll host an awards ceremony\u00a0with hors d’oeuvres and a casual atmosphere.\u00a0Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 entries, plus various honorable mention awards.<\/p>\n
4\u00a0Steps to Submit Your Project<\/h3>\n\n- Register<\/strong> for the contest at the top of the page. It’s free.<\/li>\n
- Check<\/strong> your email immediately. You’ll receive confirmation and an entry form you’ll need to fill out with your project.<\/li>\n
- Deliver<\/strong>\u00a0your project on or before March\u00a05, 2016 to any Woodworkers Source location.<\/li>\n
- Complete<\/strong> an entry form to deliver with your project<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Project Design Ideas<\/h3>\n
There are very few limitations to this project. We’re not imposing a size limit, but the general size of a standard library is in the neighborhood of 24″ wide, 30″ tall, and 15″ deep. That’s not a limitation, just a ballpark.<\/p>\n
Builder Tips from Little Free Library\u2122<\/a><\/p>\nBut it’s important to understand this project will live outside. Exterior paint offers the best long term protection. And think of this more of a weekend craft project than a fine custom furniture piece. So here are some ideas from the Little Free Library Instagram feed –<\/p>\n
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<\/a>You can build yours to be as decorative and creative as you want.<\/p><\/div>\n
Today you’ll find about 30 registered Little Free Libraries in and around Phoenix. We want to\u00a0add\u00a0100 more! So that’s why we’re doing this contest.<\/p>\n
- \n
- Build a library & be as creative as you want<\/li>\n
- Enter it in this contest, and we’ll donate it to the\u00a0Southwest Human Development, a local non-profit that places Little Free Libraries in Phoenix neighborhoods (details at their site<\/a><\/em>)<\/li>\n
- Southwest Human Development will fill it with children’s books and have it installed in a low-income metro Phoenix neighborhood<\/li>\n
- You library will get an official charter number and registration plaque<\/li>\n
- Your library will be found on the global map:\u00a0littlefreelibrary.org\/ourmap\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Let\u00a0Your Creativity Go Wild<\/h3>\n
Your library should be as unique, fun, whimsical, or decorative as you can possibly make it. Get your family involved, let the kids help, whatever.<\/p>\n
You are\u00a0welcome to include\u00a0materials other than wood in your project. You don’t even need to buy your materials from Woodworkers Source. We’re just the conduit that connects Southwest Human Development\u00a0with local Arizona builders like yourself who want to put their woodworking skills to use in a community-building event.<\/p>\n
Please register now.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Even if you’re not certain you can complete your project by the deadline, please register\u00a0anyway. You may drop out later if needed. It’s better to register and drop out of the contest than it is to wait to register after\u00a0the contest is full.<\/p>\n
Donate\u00a0Your Project, Get $25 Store Credit + Woodworkers Source Donates $25<\/h3>\n
All entries receive $25 store credit on March 5, 2016\u00a0upon project delivery.<\/p>\n
After the contest, we encourage you to donate your project to Southwest Human Development, a\u00a0local non-profit that organizes events and literacy programs for early childhood development. If you choose to donate your Little Free Library, the organization will pay the costs of registering and installing the library in a neighborhood in the metro Phoenix area.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Woodworkers Source will contribute $25\u00a0for every library that gets donated to help fund the installation and registration.<\/p>\n
Public Display of Entries & Public Voting<\/h3>\n
We’re going to exhibit\u00a0all the projects for the public to view! Come see for yourself, and send your friends and family.<\/p>\n
When:<\/strong> March 7 – 12, 2016<\/p>\n
Where:\u00a0<\/strong>Woodworkers Source
\n18115 N. Black Canyon Hwy
\nPhoenix, AZ 85023<\/p>\nReception & Awards Night<\/h3>\n
March 12, 2016, 5:30\u00a0pm to 6:30\u00a0pm<\/p>\n
We’ll host an awards ceremony\u00a0with hors d’oeuvres and a casual atmosphere.\u00a0Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 entries, plus various honorable mention awards.<\/p>\n
4\u00a0Steps to Submit Your Project<\/h3>\n
- \n
- Register<\/strong> for the contest at the top of the page. It’s free.<\/li>\n
- Check<\/strong> your email immediately. You’ll receive confirmation and an entry form you’ll need to fill out with your project.<\/li>\n
- Deliver<\/strong>\u00a0your project on or before March\u00a05, 2016 to any Woodworkers Source location.<\/li>\n
- Complete<\/strong> an entry form to deliver with your project<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Project Design Ideas<\/h3>\n
There are very few limitations to this project. We’re not imposing a size limit, but the general size of a standard library is in the neighborhood of 24″ wide, 30″ tall, and 15″ deep. That’s not a limitation, just a ballpark.<\/p>\n
Builder Tips from Little Free Library\u2122<\/a><\/p>\n
But it’s important to understand this project will live outside. Exterior paint offers the best long term protection. And think of this more of a weekend craft project than a fine custom furniture piece. So here are some ideas from the Little Free Library Instagram feed –<\/p>\n
[instagram-feed]<\/span><\/p>\n
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