Where to Plant Your Little Free Library

If you plan to plant your library somewhere other than your own property, get permission first. If you plant your library on your property, make sure it is on your property, not on city boulevard, see City Takes Bown Book Exchange.

Where to "plant" your Little Free library, or book exchange?

If you choose to set up your library on a post dug into the ground, "call before you dig". Many people also set up their library on other more moveable objects that create height.

From the City of Burlington:
Every time you dig in the ground, wherever it may be, you need to think about what services might be buried underground. Gas pipelines, electrical services, telephone and cable TV, water and sewer connections can all hurt you if you begin digging before understanding where they are located. Distribution networks for utilities that serve your neighborhood are also underground, and may be part of a larger national feeder route.

Damaging underground services can have serious consequences:
•Personal injury •Loss of essential services
•Creating a safety risk for others
•Expensive restoration costs and potential legal actions

Also be aware of snow removal, libraries should not block city, town or municipal snow removal services. From City of Burlington:
"All decorative items near sidewalks and curbs should be placed flat on the ground and a minimum of 30 cm (12 inches) away from the edge of the curb or sidewalk. This will help reduce the chance of damage to property or snow removal equipment and injury to operators".

The "flat to the ground" applies to blow up Christmas decorations, the keeping of libraries away from curbs, and sidewalks applies to Little Free Libraries. I believe if you live in an area that gets snow, people should not plant your library where snow accumulates, or where snow is plowed/ shoveled onto. Another option is moving your library either inside during winter weather, or during snow events.

Little Free Libraries, should not block sight lines of vehicles.



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