The idea behind Little Free Libraries is simple and ancient: sharing. LFLs are designed to be places where people can share books. The organization’s motto is “Take a book. Return a book.” The number of LFLs has increased in the past couple of years. The Chronicle asked LFL stewards and readers to share their stories.

steward Nan Wexler with
several of her library’s
regular customers, Madelynn
McClements, 7, left, and


