Apply to receive a Little Free Library From B'More, Read More (brought to you by the Baltimore Campaign for Grade Level Reading). The goal of the Little Free Libraries is to increase access to free books in your community.
Little Free Libraries will be free of cost to you and B'More Read More will work with a painter to have each library customized with a design of your choice. Applicants must be willing to restock the Little Free Library with books and raise awareness of the library in their community.
Responsibilities of Little Free Library recipients include:
1) Installation of the Little Free Library (all parts will be provided).
2) Keep books stocked
3) Communicate with B'More Read More about maintenance needed
4) Meet with B'More Read More twice a year to discuss successes and areas for development
5) Little Free Libraries must be placed outside in an area that is accessible to the public
6) Attend Little Free Library training in the early fall
Application Criteria:
Applications will be scored based on the following criteria:
1) Does the community have a good plan for restocking books?
2) Does the community have a good plan to raise awareness of the library?
3) Is it a good organizational fit?
4) Is it a good location for the library?
5) Overall quality of the application
To see a list of current Little Free Libraries visit
www.bmorereadmore.org/littlefreelibraries Please submit your application by midnight on August 8th, 2016.