Little Free Libraries

Helping Kids Discover the Joy of Reading, Right in Their Neighborhoods.

For many of us, books are a part of everyday life. They're stacked on nightstands, packed into backpacks, and handed down from one generation of readers to the next. But for thousands of children across the Space Coast, that’s not reality.

In neighborhoods known as book deserts, children often grow up with little to no access to age-appropriate books at home. Public libraries may be too far away. And late fees or limited hours often make library visits feel out of reach. As a result, many kids miss out on the life-changing power of books.

And it shows. Each summer, students in low-income communities lose an estimated two to three months of reading skills, known as the “summer slide,” simply because they don’t have access to books. By the time they reach fifth grade, those summer learning gaps can add up to three full years of lost progress compared to their peers.

That’s where Little Free Libraries come in. These small, weatherproof book-sharing boxes are placed in neighborhoods where access to books is limited. Little Free Library book-sharing boxes are part of our efforts to improve early literacy and help every child build a strong educational foundation.

These tiny libraries are filled with free, take-home books for children and families. No cards. No fees. No barriers.

These libraries may be small, but their impact is big.

Join the effort!

We’re working to get even more Little Free Libraries stocked in time for summer. This is when kids need them most. You can get involved in several ways:

• Sponsor a Little Free Library. Partner with United Way Space Coast to install a library in a neighborhood that needs it. We’ll include your name or organization on the box as a proud community sponsor.
• Become a library steward. Help care for a library near you by checking on it regularly, reporting any maintenance issues, and keeping it filled with fresh books. We’ll provide the books. You bring the local love.
• Host a book drive. Challenge your book club, workplace, or faith community to collect gently used children’s books. We especially need books for elementary school readers that kids will want to read again and again.

Together, we can make sure every child in Brevard has access to the books that will help them grow, dream, and thrive, all year long.

To sponsor a library, donate books, or become a steward, contact Kaylin Woods at United Way Space Coast, kwoods@uwspacecoast.org, or call 321-615-3246.

Let’s get more books into little hands and build a brighter future, one story at a time.

North Brevard Area

Cuyler Community Center

2329 Harry T. Moore Avenue, Mims, FL 32754

The Childrens' Center

5350 South Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32780

Central Brevard Area

Central Brevard Sharing Center

14 Aurora Street, Cocoa, FL 32922

Cocoa West Community Center

230 South Burnett Road, Cocoa, FL 32926

Dr. Joe Lee Smith Community Center

419 Washington Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922

Emma Jewel Charter School

705 Blake Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922

Kiwanis Island Park Community Center

951 Kiwanis Island Park Road, Merritt Island, Fl 32952

LaPetite Academy-Rockledge

170 Barton Boulevard, Rockledge, FL 32955

LaPetite Academy-Merritt Island

2200 North Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Laughing Place Learning Center

1195 Lafair Street, Port St. John 32927

Marjorie Olsen EHS

1403 Dixon Boulevard, Cocoa, FL 32922

McLarty Park Community Center

790 Barton Boulevard, Rockledge, FL 32955

Port St. John Community Center

6650 Corto Road, Cocoa, FL 32927

Precious Collections

4000 Riomar Drive, Rockledge, FL 32955

Tiny Turtle

249 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Travis Park Community Center

2001 Michigan Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32926

Viera Regional Community Center

2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940

Walter Butler Community Center

4201 North Highway 1, Cocoa, FL 32927

Woody Simpson Park Community Center

1590 Schoolhouse Street, Merritt Island, Fl 32953

United Way Space Coast

1100 Rockledge Boulevard, Rockledge FL 32955

South Brevard Area

Angel Kids Child Care

2930 West Eau Gallie Boulevard, Melbourne, FL 32935

Apollo Preschool

155 North Babcock Stree, Melboure, FL 32935

Bayside Discovery Center

2215 Degroodt Road SW, Palm Bay, FL 32908

Hands On Learning

2802 Lipscomb Street, Melbourne, FL 32907

LaPetite Academy- Palm Bay

2111 Franklin Drive NE, Palm Bay, 32905

Lily Park

8th Avenue, Indialantic, FL 32907

Lipscomb Park

3316 Monroe Street, Melbourne, FL 32901

Little Angels Christian Based Academy

3080 Jupiter Boulevard SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909

Max K. Rhodes Park Community Center

3410 Flanagan Avenue, West melbourne, FL 32935

P.A.L.

1092 Swan Street, Melbourne, FL 32935

Playsmart Learning Center

111 Tango Street NE , Palm Bay, FL 32907

Nancy Higgs Community Center

6920 South Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

South Mainland Community Center

3700 Allen Avenue, Micco, FL 32976

Ted Whitlock Community Center

1951 Malabar Road NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

The Palm Bay Aquatic Center

420 Community College Parkway SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909

Turnquest Community Resource Center

1686 Marywood Road, Melbourne, FL 32907

UF Gibbs EHS

7835 Babcock Street, Palm Bay, FL 32909

Zigler EHS

1430 Knecht Road, Palm Bay, FL 32905