Little Free Libraries

See a presentation of this information, along with pictures of LFL's in Wichita, here.

Tools

• Saws: circular and/or table saw
• Carpenter's square
• Tape measure
• Caulk gun
• Exterior deck screws (will hold together better than nails)
• Clamps
• Screwdriver and/or drill
• Sand paper
• Paint brush and roller

Materials

• Plywood
• Boards
• Post
• Hinges and hook for door
• Glass or acrylic for window
• Shingles
• Screws
• Wood glue
• Caulk
• Paint or stain and sealant

Directions and Plans

• Instructable
• LFL.org
• Kalamazoo Little Free Library

Installation Instructions

• LFL Installation

City of Wichita guidelines

Note: these are not official rules or laws, just suggestions from the city to stay off their radar

• Keep the library small
  • Bird house to small dog house size is ok; the size of a double kitchen cabinet is the upper limit
  • Don't try to build a tardis LFL (or repurpose a phone booth in another way)
  • Larger structures will require zoning permits and fees
• Keep it aesthetically pleasing
  • match the architecture of the home or business so it looks like it belongs
  • keep the neighbors happy as complaints have been the primary cause for issues in other cities
• Install the LFL outside of the city's easement!
  • the easement typically goes from the street to the yard edge of the sidewalk
  • approval from the city and an associated fee may allow for installation inside the easement
• Contact: Wichita Planning Department
  • Dale Miller helped in 2014: dmiller at wichita dot gov