The Bol family has many treasured friendships with Amish communities in the Midwest since the Little Free Library Movement’s founding by the late Todd Bol. Now at Share With Others, we are continuing that family tradition with the Compact little library.
Sweet indeed! The Compact combines all our favorite design elements into a charming mini size. It can be used as a starter or second library for all kinds of sharing stewards. This library is small enough to be a portable tabletop unit for apartment buildings, offices or schoolrooms.
The Compact is completely handcrafted by the Amish in western Wisconsin and constructed out of pine, ready for sealing with creative finishing touches. Its construction materials include exterior wood glues and silicones to assure a water-tight roof. The door’s window is made out of plexiglass and has an upper drip-lip that pushes water away to keep moisture out. The door itself has a magnetic clasp to make sure that it stays closed after every use. It’s 100% Amish-made without the use of power tools (no electricity used), even the wood is harvested and milled by an Amish family of woodcutters.
As part of the Todd’s Dream Series, the Compact also fits the entire SWO line of library accessories, including weathervane (in pic), finials, garden planters, metal iconic quote plaques, and SWO’s own well-crafted pole topper sized specifically for the Compact. All items sold separately, except the pole topper.
Consider buying our pole/post topper for $39.99 to install your library with ease on a post. When selected at the same time, both the Compact and pole topper come pre-drilled with guide/pilot holes that match up, along with hardware for installation. The pole topper ships with the Compact for free and can be selected when adding items to your cart for the Compact. Its dimensions are 9.25” high by 7.5” deep by 11” wide.
The Compact’s dimensions are 21.5”high by 13” deep by 14.5” wide. Weight is 13 lbs.
Its INTRODUCTORY price is $189.99 and includes FREE SHIPPING, free title plaque ($14.99 value), and free Grand Opening Kit (see below info to learn how to select one). Information sheet about sealing and installation included.
Title plaque included. Select one from the drop down menu above.
1. Sharing Library...A clear way to say that you want to share with others.
2. Neighborhood Library...A way to embrace your neighbors and others around you.
3. Little Free Pantry...A way to share canned or dried goods.
4. Community Library...A way to let everyone know it’s for everyone.
5. Blessing Box...A way many spiritual communities share with those in need.
6. Be Kind Library...A way to let others know your true intentions.
7. Seed Library…A way to offer seeds to aid in the “growth” of your community.
8. Little Free Art Gallery…A way to make artwork accessible for everyone.
9. Puzzle Library…A way to show your enthusiasm for jigsaw puzzles.
Each plaque is made out of smart looking 6”x 2” brass-toned aluminum metal and comes with black screws for attaching to your library.
Send us a message at check out with the word CELEBRATE, and we’ll know you’d also like a FREE Welcome/Party Kit that includes: SWO and Yellow Smiley Face Balloons, SWO Book Marks, and Wide Red Ribbon.