Private Lending Libraries

The Book Barn Library
Grand Bay, AL
United States

Contact: Karen Laughlin, bookbarnlibrary@gmail.com

Now open! Currently a book room, but dreaming of a book barn. $10/month or $100/year. Calendar on our website shows open hours. Membership also includes 30 acres to roam for nature study.

The Blessed Library
Greenbrier, AR
United States

Contact: , blessed.library@protonmail.com

Our annual membership fee is currently $20. We have over 5,000 books, and I'm always adding more. Currently open by appointment only.

Golden Lion Library
Grass Valley, CA
United States

Contact: LuAnn Hague, Luannhague@hotmail.com

By appointment only at this time. $20 one time fee. Approx 10,000 books plus DVD. Variety of books for all ages including many that are unavailable in the public library system.

A Little Living Library
Sylmar, CA
United States

Contact: Jenn Little, jennllittle@outlook.com

I am hoping to open late 2024!

River City Library
Jacksonville, FL
United States

Contact: Heather Johnson, Rivercitylibrarycmresource@gmail.com

Flexible hours $120 per year

The Library at First Baptist Church of Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
United States

Contact: Amanda Cameron, library@fbcp.org

The mission of the library is to be a resource, providing information, materials, and services to support the ministries of the church and community outreach. For 95 years First Baptist Church has supported life enrichment and spiritual growth through a carefully selected collection based on Christian resources. With approximately 14,000 books, we have something for every age! Library Hours: Sunday 8:00 AM - 9:20 AM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM Thursday 9:00 Am - 12:00 Noon

Living Learning Libraries
West Palm Beach (Palm Beach Gardens), FL
United States

Contact: Michelle Howard, LivingLearningLibraries@gmail.com
Michelle Howard's Story

Over 41,000 wholesome, rare, engaging, meaningful, worthy living books at your fingertips in our 501c3/non-profit youth library, plus support for popular learning tools, such as Five-in-a-Row, CC, Charlotte Mason, Veritas, etc. All fostered by a volunteer team committed to your family's success, enrichment, and inspiration! Several membership levels, all tax-deductible. Open weekly: Mondays (2-6), Tuesdays (11-3) & Thursdays (2-6), except on holidays/spring break/fall break.

Hall's Living Library
Dallas, GA
United States

Contact: Sandy Hall, sandrahall311@yahoo.com
Sandy Hall's Story

Over 17,000 treasured children's books! 50 years of collecting. Yearly family membership fee $150. It's not just about the books; it's about the friendships and relationships built. Membership also includes a free curriculum consultation and test results consultation, if desired. Please contact me for a tour to see if the library is a good fit for your family!

Cornerstone Living Library
Lilburn, GA
United States

Contact: Ashley Borrego, library@cbclilburn.org

Celebrating beautiful books through our living library as well as building community with storytimes and other events. Check the calendar at our website for our hours. Annual membership $25 per family; no membership needed to attend events. A ministry of Cornerstone Bible Church.

Swallowdale Library
Carbondale, IL
United States

Contact: Erica, Haroldnerica@gmail.com

I’m busy building a living library in Southern Illinois. My library has a Band page that I can invite you to join if you want to reach out! Library hours and rules and updates are all posted there.

Glann End Library
Swan, IA
United States

Contact: Abby Glann, theglannfamily@gmail.com

We are a homesteading, homeschooling family who loves good literature. Open by appointment only. We're still in the process of cataloging several thousand books, but want to offer what we have while we're working towards being "officially" open. A deposit to cover possible book damage/loss is required per family.

Tending Embers Lending Library
Shawnee, KS
United States

Contact: Vicki, TendingEmbersLL@gmail.com

Our family's ever-expanding, one-day lending, home library. Loose goal of opening sometime Summer 2024.

The Book Nook
Erlanger, KY
United States

Contact: Bethany Burnett, bethanyburnett21@gmail.com

Official launch in the January 2024! Serving families in the Cincinnati tri-state area (KY, IN, OH). Membership renews quarterly, with a pay-per-book option also available.

Windy Hill Library
Leitchfield, KY
United States

Contact: Laura Witten, windyhilllibrary@gmail.com

We do not currently charge a fee or hold regular hours, but please contact me if interested in setting up a time to visit or meet. The library is still small, under 2000 books, but I do plan to add more and get the catalog back online by 2025.

Maryland Living Books Library
Mount Airy, MD
United States

Contact: Kristi Stansfield, tarpfarmer@gmail.com

Currently lending by appointment only.

The Steinmann Library
Springfield, MA
United States

Contact: Kyndra Ferguson Steinmann, kfsteinmann@gmail.com

$40/ family per year - Open by appointment or when homeschool events are going on in my home.

The Sheila Jean Living Books Library
Petoskey, MI
United States

Contact: Kathy Brower, Kathy.livingbookslibrary@gmail.com

We have a collection of 10,000+ books for toddler to teen. Our library is open Monday 4-7 pm and Thursday 3-6 pm in the upstairs space at 103 E. Sheridan St. We offer two options for membership. Basic Membership (per family) $170/yr. with regular lending or $220/yr for Premium which includes regular lending plus any books valuing over $40, these include our rarest books. Books have a 28 day check-out time.

Children's Preservation Library
Traverse City, MI
United States

Contact: Michelle Howard, CPL@speedconnect.com
Michelle Howard's Story

Over 21,000 wholesome, rare, engaging, meaningful, worthy living books at your fingertips, plus support for popular learning tools. All fostered by a volunteer team committed to your family's success, enrichment, and inspiration! Several membership levels available. Schoolyear hours (Labor Day to Memorial Day) Mondays & Thursdays (1-5). Summer hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Wednesdays, 10-1. Come feast!

Shannon Tobias Memorial Christian Lending Library
Farmington, MN
United States

Contact: Jolene Ceravalo, shannontobiaslibrary@gmail.com

We currently have over 2300 titles available from a variety of genres, including a growing collection of living books. To visit our library, make an appointment. Beginning in August, we will be offering a one year membership with benefits for $12/year. Find details at our website.

Loft & Field
North Branch, MN
United States

Contact: Stephanie Lewis, info@loftandfield.com

Loft & Field is a Charlotte Mason educational farm in North Branch, MN. We feature local classes, nature adventures, and parent support groups. We also maintain a beautiful curated living books library. We believe that education should be beautiful and we invite you to marvel in wonder with us!

Naglak Family Biblioteca
Maryland Heights, MO
United States

Contact: Carrie Naglak, carrienaglak@yahoo.com

Opening Fall or Winter of 2023/2024!

Christian Home Education Resource Center
Albuquerque, NM
United States

Contact: Kara, info@ercabq.org

The Christian Home Education Resource Center is a free homeschool lending library. We are open Fridays from 10am - 4pm August - May.

Matthews Christian Library
Matthews, NC
United States

Contact: Tiffany Slack, library@coskidsmatthews.org

We are open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Yearly Membership (per family) is $35/year for the Basic Membership (10 items at a time) or $70 /year for the Premium Membership (40 items at a time). We have many hard-to-find older titles and series, as well as new purchases requested by patrons. See website for more information.

Written Treasures
Triangle area, NC
United States

Contact: Emy Damian

In the works to start lending curated boxes of written treasures to subscribers by fall 2023. Pilot program in progress! Follow our journey on Facebook or Instagram.

Plumfield Children's Library
Youngsville, NC
United States

Contact: Season Bos, plumfieldbookstore@gmail.com

Plumfield Children's Library, a subset of Plumfield Children's Bookstore, is a private lending library located in Youngsville, North Carolina. We are open as of August 2023 for porch pickup. Our library carries the same type of wholesome children's literature that can be found in our online bookstore. We offer books for ages 0-Teen, as well as Homeschool and Parenting resources. Plumfield Children's Library cards are available for $25/year to anyone within driving distance of Youngsville, NC. We look forward to your visit!

His Word Christian Library
Chickasha, OK
United States

Contact: Amanda Smith, hiswordchristianlibrary@gmail.com
Amanda Smith's Story

We are open Tuesday 4-8 and Saturday 10-2. The membership fee is $10 a month.

Pursell Schubert Legacy Library
Oklahoma City, OK
United States

Contact: Mary Schubert, 2012PSLL@gmail.com

$100 Annual Membership Fee. Open by appointment only.

Schola Living Books
Stillwater, OK
United States

Contact: Heather Hawkins, scholalivingbooks@gmail.com

Green Pastures Living Library
Collegeville, PA
United States

Contact: Emera Kim, kim.emera@gmail.com

Currently by-appointment-only.

The Little Village Lending Library
Kennett Square, PA
United States

Contact: Leslie Streitwieser, littlevillagelendinglibrary@gmail.com

Opening in early 2024

Living Books Library
Bristol, TN
United States

Contact: Emily Kiser, info@livingbookslibrary.com

We serve patrons in the Tri-Cities, TN, Bristol, VA and greater Washington County, VA through an annual membership to use our 20,000 volume collection. Check out periods are for 1 month with no renewals, and current library hours can be found on our site.

Hughes Living Library
Murfreesboro/Rockvale, TN
United States

Contact: Katie Hughes, hugheslivinglibrary@gmail.com

We love to support local families in their efforts to provide for their children books full of truth, beauty, and goodness. There is an annual fee for membership, which runs August 1 - July 31, as well as a limited number of families admitted for membership each year. Our home is open for library hours twice monthly and by appointment for families who need it. We are currently working to get our catalog uploaded for patrons to browse online and plan to offer that as part of membership in the upcoming year beginning August 1. Fostering community is a very important part of what we do here, and it's beautiful to see parents and children making connections!

Children’s Legacy Library
Rogersville , TN
United States

Contact: Robin Pack, childrenslegacylibrary@gmail.com
Robin Pack's Story

The vision of Children’s Legacy Library is to enable families to give their children the gift of living ideas through living books. We currently have over 18,000 volumes in all subjects to make learning come alive. We also feature Five in a Row totes each containing a main title as well as go-along books. Annual membership fee is $75. Hours are typically the Monday, Thursday, and Friday of the first full week of the month and Tuesday the following week by appointment.

Ensor's Books
Shelbyville, TN
United States

Contact: Julie Ensor

Ensor's Books is a private lending library for homeschool families in middle TN. We have a collection of over 7,000 titles and offer 3 different membership levels. See website for more information and details on membership options.

Green Door Children's Heritage Library
Soddy Daisy, TN
United States

Contact: Jeannette Tulis, jmtulis@gmail.com
Jeannette Tulis's Story

No fee, open by appointment only. Located just north of Chattanooga, TN. Mostly out of print children’s living books, also a good selection of Charlotte Mason resources.

The LLF Library
Dallas, TX
United States

Contact: Elizabeth Cunningham, Cunningham.Maryelizabeth@gmail.com
Elizabeth Cunningham's Story

Open Thursdays 2-6pm and by appointment Membership $50/year.

First Baptist Library
Decatur, TX
United States

Contact: Karen Mars, libraryfbd@gmail.com

Hours: Sunday 9:00 - 10:15 Monday 10:00 - 2:00 Tuesday 10:00 - 2:00 Wednesday 10:00 - 2:00 We are open to the public and welcome home school families. There is no fee to join. Follow us on FB: www.facebook.com/TheLibraryatFBD

Meriadoc Homeschool Library
Houston, TX
United States

Contact: Sherry Early, sherry.pray4you@gmail.com
Sherry Early's Story

Meriadoc Homeschool Library is located in SE Houston (Clear Lake City). We have more than 10,000 living books for you to borrow from, and the yearly membership fee is only $60.00. Email librarian Sherry Early for more information or to arrange a tour.

Holly Corner Library
Fredericksburg, VA
United States

Contact: Amy Fluharty, hollycornerlibrary@gmail.com

Please email for more information on fees and availability.

Two Acre Books
Spokane, WA
United States

Contact: Amanda Downing, hello@twoacrebooks.com

Covenant Family Library
Martinsburg, WV
United States

Contact: Elizabeth Jones, biblioholic1228@yahoo.com
Elizabeth Jones's Story

Open Fridays, 10-12 mornings and 2-5 afternoons. $60 basic annual membership, $60 Five in a Row annual membership, $100 combined annual membership.

Plumfield Living Books Library
Denmark, WI
United States

Contact: Sara Masarik, plumfieldlivinglibrary@gmail.com
Sara Masarik's Story

Welcome to Plumfield Living Books Library in North East Wisconsin! We are a micro-library with just over 3,500 books at this time. $75 Annual Membership Fee. Open on the Second Saturday of the Month. Join us for book clubs and symposium!

Living Education Library
Edgerton, WI
United States

Contact: Kathleen Seeger, livingeducationlibrary@gmail.com

Open the first Wednesday of every month for check out. Membership is $120 per year.

Split Rocks Lending Library
Sheridan, WY
United States

Contact: Diane Pendergraft, dianependergraft@hotmail.com

Open first Saturday of each month and Wednesdays and Fridays by appointment. He split rocks in the wilderness and gave them drink abundantly as from the deep. He made streams come out of the rock and caused waters to flow down like rivers. Psalm 78:15-16