381. The Love of Books + The Power of Community: Meet the Little Free Library - Greig Metzger

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
381. The Love of Books + The Power of Community: Meet the Little Free Library - Greig Metzger
Feb 06, 2023 Season 7
We Are For Good

Meet Greig. He’s the Executive Director of Little Free Library, an org that builds community, increases access to books and inspires readers 😍📖 This movement continues to grow with 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 areas that most need it through its Impact Library Program and champions diverse books through its Read in Color initiative. This conversation is heart-warming and inspiring - don’t miss it! 📚

💡 Learn

  • 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

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)

For more information and episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/381.

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