In backyards, parks, and neighborhood corners across North Atlanta, Little Free Libraries (LFLs) are quietly reshaping how we share stories. These charming, birdhouse‑sized book exchanges let anyone take a book or leave one, forging connections between neighbors one paperback at a time.
According to the official Little Free Library organization, there are over 200,000 registered boxes globally, including many throughout Atlanta and surrounding suburbs. While not every neighborhood is mapped yet, Atlanta has seen a surge in installations, particularly in the wake of the “Read in Color” initiative promoting diverse books in underserved areas.
Little Free Libraries in North Atlanta
A curated guide to community book boxes in our neighborhoods
Cumming & Forsyth County
- Fowler Park — Near the pavilion and playground at 4110 Carolene Way
- Sawnee Mountain Preserve — Near the visitor center entrance
- Midway Park — Along the walking path near the central pavilion
- Coal Mountain Park — Beside the playground and picnic shelter
- Central Park (Forsyth) — Just past the main building, near the athletic fields
- Ducktown Community Park — Near the community bulletin board and garden beds
Johns Creek
- Residential LFL near Bell Road and McGinnis Ferry — Maintained by a local steward (unregistered but active)
- River Trail Middle Area — Quietly maintained box near a walking trail, added by community families
Alpharetta
- Country Place Court — Neighborhood book box at 19 Country Place Ct
- Avalon District — Along Avalon Boulevard near the plaza, a well-kept modern-style box
- Webb Bridge Park — Near the central playground area, beside the fitness trail
Roswell
- Old Mill Park — Tucked near the trailhead just below the parking lot
- Big Creek Park Entrance — Near the wetlands overlook, on the loop trail
- Historic Roswell Square — Located near the front steps of a preserved building off Sloan Street
Suwanee
- Suwanee Town Center — Behind the amphitheater stage near the walking loop
- PlayTown Suwanee — Next to the shade pavilion by the wooden playground
- Brushy Creek Greenway — Along the greenway trail, mid-point near the bridge
Duluth
- Brookshire Way — In front of a craftsman-style home near the cul-de-sac
- Taylor Park — Near the children’s play area and picnic shelters
- Downtown Duluth Green — At the edge of the lawn near the fountain plaza
Map Your Next Visit
While some neighborhoods lack official mapping, here’s how to explore:
- Use the Little Free Library World Map or mobile app to search by ZIP or street. Get the app or find on your desktop.
- Submit your own spot—if a library isn’t listed, use the app to create a listing.
- Share your favorites—tell us about one in Johns Creek, Suwanee, or Alpharetta, and we’ll plot it for others!
