library.local

a portable digital library that creates a local wifi network for sharing critical tech theory, zines, and essays. created for solidarity infastructures winter '25 session @ the school for poetic comptuation.

a quiet space for critical reading, hosted on your own raspberry pi. share your curated collection of books, zines, and essays with friends and family through a simple wifi network.

💡 this project helps you create a personal library website that's accessible offline. when someone connects to your wifi network, they'll see your collection of reading materials.

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quick start

1. get the code

   git clone https://github.com/naestech/library.local.git
   cd library.local

2. follow the guide read piguide.md for step-by-step instructions on setting up your library.

3. customize your library edit index.html to add your books, zines, and essays. you can find the template here.

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what's included

• 📚 website template: a clean, simple interface for your library
• 📡 wifi access point: creates a network named "library.local"
• 🔒 captive portal: automatically shows your library when someone connects
• 📱 mobile-friendly: works great on phones and tablets

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project structure

library.local/
├── pdfs/              
│   └── example-book.pdf
│   └── example-zine.pdf
│   └── example-essay.pdf
├── scripts/          
│   └── start-library.sh
├── index.html       
├── blog.md          
├── piguide.md  
├── README.md 
├──.gitattributes   
└── .gitignore        

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contributing

found a bug? have an idea to make this better? open an issue

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happy reading and sharing! 📚