The Torn Page Little Free Library - Dupo, IL

06/13/2026

Hello everyone! Children books are back!

Some small changes made to hopefully deter the people taking advantage, but as always feel free to come grab your next read. I’ve added some summer titles, perfect to take on your vacation or read by the pool!

Once again, thank you to everyone who reached out to donate books, stickers and bookmarks. Even the people that just dropped stuff on my porch. Very grateful for the support of the community. Now we should have plenty of books to share even for Halloween, since last year it was a huge success.

Happy reading!

Ina

06/05/2026

I just want to say thank you to everyone that I’ve spoken to today, has commented on the post or has reached out to donate books and other items.

While the situation was frustrating and disheartening in the moment, I have received so much support from the community and that definitely keeps me going. I will not let this stop me from sharing books and I’m hoping that the person has learned their lesson.

Thank you again!

- Ina

06/04/2026

Hi everyone! It’s happened again!

The library has been there 3 years this month and I’ve never had an issue until last week. Someone, child or adult has been taking more than their fair share of items. Including a push light to light the library, a plastic cup with many bookmarks inside, and a cubby with stickers inside that I put on Sunday.

The latest must’ve been sometime last night or this morning, since I checked the library yesterday afternoon. I don’t know who it was, whether it is a child or an adult, but all books taken have been kid books from the bottom shelf.

For now, I’m pausing the kids books until I can assess my inventory and a way forward. I will also not be putting any additional “fun” items for the time being.

If you need or want kids’ books, please reach out to me through the library page and I’ll make something work.

Ina

05/31/2026

Ok let’s try this again!

In anticipation of Pride Month starting tomorrow and Juneteenth in a few weeks, I’ve added some books to celebrate these diverse stories. Come pick your next read today!

I’ve also added a new container with stickers, please take one and be considerate of others. Do not take the container, since I’m also missing the light that was in there before.

Happy reading!

05/27/2026

Hi everyone! Just a quick reminder about our library.

Please be considerate of others when taking items. I love sharing books and I love to see when people come and swap them and take them to read, but if you take several at a time, it leaves others without options. This library is self-funded, I spend some of my time making sure I have enough books for everyone, whether it’s by going to local sales, putting books from my own collection or getting a few donations.

I also had a small plastic cup that had bookmarks inside, the cup had no value but it is now gone with all the bookmarks inside. Again, this is NOT to deter anyone from visiting and picking the books you would like to read, just a reminder to be considerate of others so we can all enjoy it for a long time!

Thanks!

- Ina
The Torn Page Little Free Library

05/17/2026

HAPPY LITTLE FREE LIBRARY DAY! Come celebrate by picking up your next read, we really got some good ones!

Yesteryear is a debut novel by Caro Claire Burke - I just finished this a few days ago and I couldn’t put it down! Thanks to whoever brought this over!

Space is back in! Come check out The Stars Too Fondly and The Darkness Outside Us!

And many more!

05/17/2026

Celebrate Little Free Libraries tomorrow!! I’ll probably be putting new books out, so come pick your new read and support!

Mark your calendar! We are so excited to celebrate the inaugural NATIONAL LITTLE FREE LIBRARY DAY on May 17, marking the beginning of Little Free Library Week! 🎉

Join the festivities: https://lflib.org/first-national-little-free-library-day

05/02/2026

May is AAPI Month, so to celebrate here are some books by Asian American authors! Come check them out!

04/29/2026

Local event in Belleville next month!

Introducing the first‑ever Belleville Book Festival & Literary Market! Presented by Belleville Books, Blanquart’s Rusty Gem Vintage Market, & Local Lucy's. Free to attend!

Friday Schedule:
A presentation by author, David Benjamin entitled, "What's So Funny?", followed by a book signing of his new mystery novel, "Upstairs."

Then on Saturday, May 30 from 10am–4pm, Main Street comes alive with author signings, shopping, and literary fun.

Saturday Schedule:
10am–4pm — The Literary Market @ Blanquart’s Rusty Gem Vintage Market
11am — Storytime with St. Louis author Jeremy Housewright & Gertrude the English Bulldog, reading and signing "Gertrude Goes to the Ballpark"
11am — A Book presentation with author Dominic Dorsey on his new YA novel "Shadow Scholar: Lessons in the Dark," followed by a Q&A and book signing.
1–3pm — A Collective Book Signing with authors & illustrators @ Belleville Books & Local Lucy’s
2pm — A Free Writing Class with author and screenwriter Adam Sydney

We already have a fantastic lineup of authors and vendors—but we’re looking for more! If you’d like to participate in this first‑of‑its‑kind event, follow the link below for details on how to get involved. Deadline to apply is Sunday, May 3!

https://bellevillebooks.com/belleville-book-festival-and-literary-market-call-authors-and-vendors

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04/26/2026