381. The Love of Books + The Power of Community: Meet the Little Free Library - Greig Metzger
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Overview
Meet Greig. He’s the Executive Director of Little Free Library, an org building community, increasing access to books and inspiring readers 😍📖They have more than 150,000 registered book-sharing boxes worldwide in all 50 states, 115 countries and seven continents - all run by volunteers! But, that’s not all - this nonprofit grants Little Free Libraries full of books to high-need areas through its Impact Library Program and champions diverse books through its Read in Color initiative. This conversation centers on building global community and activating volunteers - don’t miss it! 📚
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Overview of the Little Free Library movement
How orgs can stay true to their missions while meeting community needs
How you can get involved with Little Free Library
Today’s Guest
Greig Metzger, Executive Director, Little Free Library
“Our mission is about being a catalyst for building community.”
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Episode Highlights
Greig’s story and journey to where he is today (3:20)
History of Little Free Libraries (11:00)
The gap Little Free Library is filling and the impact they’re seeing (12:00)
Read in Color Initiative (17:00)
Greig’s One Good Thing: Be willing to swing and miss. (35:00)
How to connect with Little Free Library (37:00)
POWERFUL QUOTES
“I don’t consider myself a literacy expert other than my love of reading books.” -Greig
“Our mission is about being a catalyst for building community.” -Greig
“We really believe that the opportunity to find a book shouldn't have to be a special event.” -Greig
“Providing perspectives that are different than our own, can only increase empathy and understanding.” -Greig
“You can't be afraid to try new things. You can't be afraid to experiment.” -Greig
“If you don't try to improve, if you don’t try new and different things, you can't move things forward.” -Greig
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