little free library development plan
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Arlington ProudLittle Free Library Sponsorship Program27 May 2105
What is Little Free Library?
• “It’s a “take a book, return a book” gathering place where neighbors share their favorite literature and stories. In its most basic form, a Little Free Library is a box full of books where anyone may stop by and pick up a book (or two) and bring back another book to share. ”
From http://littlefreelibrary.org/# accessed 17 May 2015
Sample Sponsored Library
History of Little Free Library• In 2009, Todd Bol of Hudson, Wisconsin, built the first Little
Free Library (LFL). It was a miniature one room schoolhouse, built in tribute to his mother, a former school teacher and book lover. He filled it with books and put it on a post in his front yard, with a sign that read FREE BOOKS.
• Rick Brooks, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor, learned of the LFL. Together, Brooks and Bol thought this to be a vehicle for social good and the LFL concept was born.
From http://littlefreelibrary.org/ourhistory/ accessed 17 May 2015
Arlington ProudLittle Free Library Sponsorship Program
Vision• Support local arts community and childhood
literacy for a life-long love of reading in the Arlington community
Mission• Provide open access to books and cultivate
a community of committed readers
Sponsorship Components
Business Sponsor
Local Artist
Arlington Proud
Sponsorship Components
Business Sponsor
Local Artist
Arlington Proud
• Financial support for the library• Thoughts/ideas for “look” of
library• Selection of installation location
Sponsorship Components
Business Sponsor
Local Artist
Arlington Proud
• Design library in partnership with sponsor• Strengthen public art opportunity
Sponsorship Components
Business Sponsor
Local Artist
Arlington Proud
• Manage program logistics• Maintain book supply• Schedule and support reading partnerships
Sponsorship Details• Sponsor Investment $1000
• Sponsor Benefits:– Custom painted library with associated advertising opportunity
– LFL Launch Celebration/Ribbon-Cutting
– Registration on LFL Global Site
– Six Social Media Posts Thanking Sponsor on Arlington Proud (FB, Twitter – 40,000 Followers)
– Inclusion on Arlington LFL Map
– Custom printed bookmarks
Arlington Proud Commitments• Purchase of library
• Hiring and management of artist
• Installation – materials and service
• Planning and organization of every LFL launch
• Book supply and maintenance
• Reading partnerships (volunteer readers at selected LFL sites)
“Librarians” Need For LFL
• Solicit book donations
• Catalog/sort books
• Stewards of the installed libraries (check in on them, maintain book supply, etc.)
Arlington Proud Cost per LFLItem Cost
Library $375.00
Artist $300.00
Registration $0
Installation $150.00
Misc $25.00
Overhead (AP) $150.00
Total $1000.00
LFL Project Budget – Year 1
Items Quantity Cost Subtotals
Libraries 8 $284.95 $2279.60
Shipping 8 $79.95 $639.60
Artist Fees 8 $300.00 $2400.00
Storage 12 months $100.00 $1200.00
Installation 8 $150.00 $1200.00
Bookmarks 12 runs @250 $60.00 $720.00
Tri-fold Brochures 1 run @5000 $1200 $1200.00
Sponsor Brochures 1 run @500 $400 $400.00
LFL Map 2 runs @250 $350 $700.00
Launch/Ribbon Cutting per LFL
8 $100 $800.00
Kick-Off Celebration 1 $1000 $1000.00
TOTAL YEAR 1 $12539.20
Goals – 6 LFLs in 201518 LFLs in 2016