The Little Free Library® movement was founded in 2012 in the USA. Since then, and with the increasing global reach of the annual World Book Day® celebration, book exchange boxes have become a hugely popular addition to communities all over the world. Also known by many other names including a book swap box, a community library, a free library box, and the collective mini libraries, an Old Tom’s Workshop outdoor book exchange box is fantastic for schools, community groups, and charitable organisations.
Each Old Tom’s Workshop outdoor book exchange box is handmade to an exceptional standard in our UK workshop. We use premium exterior grade timbers sourced from local supplier Central Timber, as well as high performance fixings and adhesives, including Titebond® III Ultimate wood glue. The standard size of our book exchange boxes is approx 47cm (18.5″) wide, 37cm (15″) deep, and 60cm (23.6″) high, but we can build any size you like! The height of the box from ground level is fully customisable.
Our flagship book exchange box colour is the gorgeous ‘Spring Rosemary’ from Johnstone’s® Woodcare Garden Colours range, but we can offer any colour our clients request.
The windows in our book boxes are made from high quality transparent Perspex which is easy to clean and safer than regular glass. We also use durable cast iron hardware which feels great to the touch and performs well outdoors.
We’d love to hear how we can work with you on a community library project – contact us here.
