for the explorer & the bibliophile

​You’ve just arrived in the St. Thomas neighborhood of Kettle Creek Village. You start exploring some of the sites, like Jumbo the Elephant or the St. Thomas Elevated Park. While atop the park you notice something unusual to the side of the trail, you look closer to see it's a "Little Free Library"... ​

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what is a little free library?

A Little Free Library is a “take a book, return a book” free book exchange. They come in many shapes and sizes, but the most common version is a small wooden box of books. Anyone may take a book or bring a book to share. Little Free Library book exchanges have a unique, personal touch. There is an understanding that real people are sharing their favorite books with their community; little libraries have been called “mini-town squares.” Learn more here.
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little st. thomas libraries

Visit one or all of the Railway City Little Free Library boxes around St. Thomas, featuring a distinct neighbourhood name on each box inspired by local history and culture. Also, find some homemade libraries that generous citizens of St. Thomas have added to front yards and boulevards all around town!

Start Your Journey

Use this map to find a Little Free Library near you! This map features all little libraries. 

This map is continuously updated by local citizens at the "Little Free Libraries - locations in St. Thomas ON" Facebook Group. Connect with them if you see any libraries in need of TLC, or if you discover any that aren't logged yet.

Railway City Little Free Libraries

​Discover the official "Railway City Little Free Library" boxes around St. Thomas -
each featuring a distinct neighbourhood name inspired by local history & culture.

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