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Free Little Library

Information about the Free Little Library located in the Cal State LA University Library.

Welcome

Take a Book, Leave a Book!

Drop off a used book you own, and pick up a new one you'd like to read from our Little Library - for FREE!

The Cal State LA Free Little Library is a community resource sponsored by the Department of Public Health and the University Library.

FAQs

Q: What is a Free Little Library?

A: A resource for the community members to donate books and for others to take books for free.

Q: How does it work?

A: To donate, simply leave a book that you own in the yellow Free Little Library. To take books, stop by and browse the available books, and take what you like. Please be considerate of others, and only take a reasonable number of books. Once you're done with the books, consider passing them on again by bringing them back to our Free Little Library or another one in your area.

Q: What kinds of books can I donate?

A: Any book that you own that is in readable condition. Please do not leave heavily damaged books, loose-leave books, pamphlets, etc.

Q: Can I donate textbooks?

A: Yes, as long as they belong to you and are not rented or borrowed from the University Library.

Q: Can I put University Library books in the Free Little Library?

A: No. Please do not deposit library books in the Free Little Library. Return all University Library books to the service desk or drop box outside the Library.  

Location

The Cal State LA Free Little Library is located just inside the entrance to Library North, next to the Seed Library Cabinet.

Cal State LA University Library
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8300
323-343-3988