Our mission.
Building a more memorable childhood through books.
Our story.
Acquisitions started in 1985...
Our founder 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.
...for a library that
opened in 2021
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!
Meet our children's book connoisseurs.
Natalie
Librarian
Natalie spent almost the entirety of her childhood with her nose behind a book. She is a 'recovering' attorney-accountant who has been living in Istanbul for over ten years. In addition to English, Natalie speaks Farsi, French, Italian, and Turkish.
Suman
Assistant Librarian
Suman has been working with young children since she was in eighth grade. She is a Montessori-certified teacher who has been living in Istanbul for six years. In addition to English, Suman speaks Indonesian, Russian, Tajik, and Turkish.
Making the most of your library experience.
Browse our collections online prior to your visit to get familiar with our titles.
Members may place holds and will be notified when their hold becomes available. Currently, each Member's account is limited to four books checked out at one time (due back after four weeks).
