What are Minibiebs?
Community book-sharing boxes across the world
Minibiebs, street libraries, and book-sharing boxes
A minibieb (short for 'minibibliotheek') is a small, publicly accessible bookcase where anyone can take books for free or leave books for others. You'll also hear them called street libraries, public book-sharing boxes, or book exchange boxes, and known locally as straatbieb in Dutch, Bücherschrank in German, and boîte à livres in French. Public bookcases grew up in several countries at once, and today you'll find them in neighborhoods, parks, and public spaces worldwide. Many people know them as a Little Free Library®.
Why Minibiebs Matter
Sustainability
Books get a second life instead of being thrown away. Every book reused avoids an estimated 0.74 kg of CO₂.
Community
Minibiebs bring neighbors together. They create opportunities for connection and conversation around the shared love of reading.
Free Access
Everyone can access books for free. Minibiebs help promote literacy and make reading accessible to all, regardless of income.
Getting Started with Minibieb
It's simple, free, and fun!
Find a Minibieb
Use the map to discover minibiebs near you. Tap on a pin to see details and get directions.
Browse & Discover
Visit the minibieb and browse the available books. You never know what treasures you'll find!
Take a Book
Found something you like? Take it! It's completely free. No sign-up or library card needed.
Leave a Book
Have books you've finished reading? Leave them for others to enjoy. Give books a second life!
Tips for Great Minibieb Etiquette
- ✓Keep books in good condition, with no torn pages or water damage
- ✓Leave books organized and tidy for the next visitor
- ✓Share a variety of genres. Children's books are always welcome!
- ✓Report any issues or suggest improvements to the community
Know of a minibieb not on our map?
Add it nowLittle Free Library® is a registered trademark of Little Free Library, Ltd. Minibieb is not affiliated with them. We just put every one of these bookcases on the map, whatever it is called and wherever you live.