[ PROJECT TYPE: SPATIAL DESIGN ] [ AMOUNT RAISED: $875 ] [ AMOUNT DONATED TO CAUSE: $875 ]
[ PROJECT TYPE: SPATIAL DESIGN ] [ AMOUNT RAISED: $875 ]
[ AMOUNT DONATED TO CAUSE: $875 ]
[ PROJECT TYPE: SPATIAL DESIGN ]
[ AMOUNT RAISED: $875 ]
[ AMOUNT DONATED TO CAUSE: $875 ]
THE CONTEXT
In the wake of bans on education across America, access to books has been more important than ever. Little Free Library LA was a response to the ongoing rejection of diverse books in schools and a solution to address book deserts in low-income areas of Los Angeles.
THE CONTEXT
In the wake of bans on education across America, access to books has been more important than ever. Little Free Library LA was a response to the ongoing rejection of diverse books in schools and a solution to address book deserts in low-income areas of Los Angeles.
THE CONCEPT
Early in our research, we identified South El Monte as an area that was considered a book desert, given that it is Los Angeles’s third poorest city as of 2024. Our goal as a team was to bring books to the younger generations, spanning genres like banned books, children’s fiction, and bilingual texts.
THE CONCEPT
Early in our research, we identified South El Monte as an area that was considered a book desert, given that it is Los Angeles’s third poorest city as of 2024. Our goal as a team was to bring books to the younger generations, spanning genres like banned books, children’s fiction, and bilingual texts.
THE PROCESS
We drew inspiration and motifs from the ideas of young learning and growth, given our goal of building this near a primary or middle school.
THE PROCESS
We drew inspiration and motifs from the ideas of young learning and growth, given our goal of building this near a primary or middle school.
THE RESULTS
We raised $875 in total to buy a library kit that is built from durable wood made to last for generations. Part of the funds were used to buy high-quality exterior paints that would be both vibrant and long-lasting. In addition, we hosted a small book donation campaign and used the remaining funds to stock the library spanning all genres, including kids' fiction, banned books, and bilingual books given the demographic of South El Monte.
THE RESULTS
We raised $875 in total to buy a library kit that is built from durable wood made to last for generations. Part of the funds were used to buy high-quality exterior paints that would be both vibrant and long-lasting. In addition, we hosted a small book donation campaign and used the remaining funds to stock the library spanning all genres, including kids' fiction, banned books, and bilingual books given the demographic of South El Monte.
THE INSTALLATION CEREMONY
We collaborated with El Monte Coalition of Latino Professionals to work with the city to get our little library installed. On September 7, 2025, it went up in New Temple Park, found at 1450 Lidcombe Ave in South El Monte.
THE INSTALLATION CEREMONY
We collaborated with El Monte Coalition of Latino Professionals to work with the city to get our little library installed. On September 7, 2025, it went up in New Temple Park, found at 1450 Lidcombe Ave in South El Monte.
