Public book vending machines

Richard P on August 15, 2026 at 10:01 pm

Link: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/apr...

These vending machines dispense free short stories to commuters.

Short story vending machines to transport London commuters

The machines, made by French company Short Édition, will dispense free one, three and five-minute stories … with the first penned by Anthony Horowitz

soleo on August 15, 2026 at 7:50 pm

Idea: Public book vending machines

Link: https://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgI...

Also perfect for schools.

BOOK VENDING MACHINE GIVEN TO LOCAL SCHOOL

Link: https://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/pa

President Guy Wiltshear presented a Book Vending Machine to Daniel Pettitt, the Headteacher and Hannah Flory, the Deputy Head of Abbot's Hall Community Primary School.

Wendy Boat-Cumming on August 15, 2026 at 4:13 pm

Idea: Public book vending machines

Link: https://www.armandesign.com/projeler/the-b...

Check out this book-sharing vending machine designed for public spaces, such as transportation hubs.
https://www.armandesign.com/projeler/the-book-sharing-vending-machine/

The Book Sharing Vending Machine | Arman Design

Link: https://www.armandesign.com/proj

The Book Sharing Vending Machine allows users to read books in public spaces, at public transportation points and during transportation.

ChrisP on August 15, 2026 at 1:33 pm

Idea: Public book vending machines

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II9YOb74TF...

Several libraries are using book vending machines to improve public access to books.

NLB launches machine that dispenses books and e-books

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

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