Vision
St. Pete Shush
Established July 3, 2020
Executive Summary: We produce and distribute Little Free Libraries throughout Pinellas County, connecting them to local curators. We administer and support the resulting community of stewards, collectively known as a shush.
Vision Statement: Every person should have equal access to quality literature and educational materials. Every person should have the opportunity to feel joy in sharing literature with others.
Mission Statement: We are a network of dedicated stewards who curate Little Free Libraries (LFLs) all around the city. These libraries are filled with a high quality and diverse selection of books that are available to all people for free, regardless of background or status.
Accomplishments to Date:
259 librarians in network
Expanding into areas considered “literary deserts”
236 newsstands in 207 locations, including schools and public buildings
1 highly visible and extremely popular phone booth full of books
Thousands of high quality books brought to readers throughout the city via the LFLs
Dedicated book drops with over 6,000 brand new books
Strong social media and internet presence