How to Build Your Own Little Free Library
Meet the Builder
Jay Cork thinks building a Little Free Library makes up for all his unpaid late fees at the real library.
Figure A: The Library
Overall dimensions: 32-in. wide x 18-3/4-in. deep x 35-in. high.
Figure B: The Doors
Overall dimensions: 12-1/4-in. wide x 3/4-in. deep x 14-in. high.
Cutting List
| KEY | QTY. | PART | DIMENSIONS |
| A | 1 | Clear acrylic | 9-1/2″ x 11-1/4″ x 1/4″ |
| B | 1 | Base | 32″ x 18-3/4″ |
| C | 2 | Sides | 12-3/4″ x 14″ |
| D | 1 | Back | 29″ x 32″ |
| E | 1 | Gable face | 29″ x 18″ |
| F | 2 | Roof panels | 19-3/4″ x 29″ |
| G | 2 | Doorjambs | 2-3/4″ x 14″ |
| H | 4 | Door rails | 1-3/4″ x 12-1/4″ |
| J | 4 | Door stiles | 1-3/4″ x 14″ |
Getting Started
Finish the post
- I cut the 4×4 cedar post to 60 inches, which leaves enough to cut the angled braces after I finish the post.
- Sand the post to 180 grit to prevent splinters.
- Apply a coat of epoxy finish to the entire post and set it aside to dry. This will seal the wood against the weather above ground and against rot below ground.
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