Little Free Diverse Libraries
Proceeds from our sales support Little Free Libraries throughout Medford and neighboring cities. We focus on keeping school little libraries stocked with a fresh selection of new representative books for school-aged children.
We are modeled after Read In Color and inspired by the work of Sarah Kamya of Diverstories, who helped us get started with our social mission in 2019.
Stop by, take or leave a book, and share the love of reading!
Book Wonder has set up several Little Free Diverse Libraries (LFDLs) in our community. Our first was gifted through the Impact Library Program. and is located in the South Medford Business District. Thanks to a Medford Arts Council Grant, this LFDL features embroidered artwork of banned books created by local maker Debbie Liehe Sheehan of Lagniappe Arts & Crafts.
Our second LFDL was installed in early 2024 at the Medford High School, next to the bright purple door of Medford Family Network. It's the perfect greeting from this amazing organization that provides free family programming for children ages 0-8 in our community.
Little Free Libraries
Book Wonder worked during the COVID years to install, update and replace Little Free Libraries at the Roberts Elementary School and McGlynn Elementary & Middle School in Medford. Thank you to builder and Haines Square resident Henry Choi; Deb Perry, Luke Tilley and Chris Hogan for maintenance; and school PTOs who together made this a reality.
Book Wonder regularly checks on, cleans up and fills all Little Free Libraries located at Medford Schools, as well as those at local community centers.
Donations
Thank you for thinking of us!
As we are a small operation, we do not buy books and are unable to accept donations.
You can usually donate books to your local library. If it’s only a few books, feel free to visit your area little free libraries.
We Welcome Program Donations
To help fund our to increase access to diverse books for children, teens, and adults around the city, we welcome financial support of our Little Free Diverse Libraries.
It is easy to donate here.