There are now more than 200,000 registered Little Free Library book-sharing boxes. What started in 2009 as one small box of free books to share in Wisconsin has grown into a worldwide movement. The ...

In neighborhoods across the globe — yes, even in Antarctica — it is not uncommon to find a Little Free Library, or a book-sharing box filled with a collection of free books to take, share, and enjoy.

The movement began because of the federal government shutdown, questions around SNAP benefits. But many are keeping their books inside and putting food outside in the little libraries though November ...