Our vision.
Building a more memorable childhood through books.

Our story.

Acquisitions started in 1985...
One of our founders has been collecting children's literature since the mid-1980s, never dreaming that one day, these beloved books would become the starting point for The Little Library That Could when it opened in 2021 with 1,000 titles.
...for a library that
opened in 2021...
In 2025, The Little Library That Could joined forces with OSEYAD (Okumayı Sevdirme ve Yaygınlaştırma Derneği), an association established in Istanbul, Türkiye to promote the love of reading. Thanks to the support of OSEYAD and its founders, The Little Library That Could has even more resources and can serve even more families in Istanbul!
...and expanded in 2025
Each title in our collection has been selected with special care, and with the intention to provide children with the joy that comes with discovering a kindred spirit between the pages of a book. We can't wait to begin sharing these titles with you and your children!
Making the most of your library experience.

You can browse our collections online prior to your visit to get familiar with our titles.
Members may place holds and will be notified by email when their hold becomes available. Currently, each book club member is permitted to check out up to four books at one time (books are due back after four weeks).