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Do you live in Blacktown Council?
Thanks to the wonderful folks at Blacktown Council, we're in a position to give 10 FREE Street Libraries to budding librarians who live in that local government area. This is a $300 street library for just $0.....all you have to do is install it - and love it! The...
Do you live in City of Parramatta Council?
Thanks to the wonderful folks at City of Parramatta, we're in a position to give 10 FREE Street Libraries to budding librarians who live in that local government area. This is a $300 street library for just $0.....all you have to do is install it - and love it! The...
Street library Blacktown | News Local
BLACKTOWN’S first community street library has been installed — and the family behind the project hope it helps foster a love of reading.Kristy Gavegan said her children, Zoe, 4, and Liam, 6, love to find new books inside the little box set up to encourage residents...
Do you live in Blacktown Council?
Thanks to the wonderful folks at Blacktown Council, we're in a position to give 10 FREE Street Libraries to budding librarians who live in that local government area. This is a $300 street library for just $0.....all you have to do is install it - and love it! The...
Do you live in City of Parramatta Council?
Thanks to the wonderful folks at City of Parramatta, we're in a position to give 10 FREE Street Libraries to budding librarians who live in that local government area. This is a $300 street library for just $0.....all you have to do is install it - and love it! The...
Where would you put an indoor street library?
Street libraries are great additions to apartment buildings, hospital foyers, art galleries, cafes or community centres. They make them more friendly and inviting by encouraging residents to connect and share books. They also brighten up the spot where...
Eleven Reasons why Librarians Rock
There are so MANY more than 11 reasons why libraries and librarians rock . National Library Week may be over, but every week is a good week for celebrating libraries and the librarians who work there. Source: Eleven Reasons Why Librarians Rock – EveryLibrary –...
Read All About It! | Hills Echo
There is a new Street Library on the block! Kolora Collection is located at 63 Kolora Crescent, Ferny Hills and is the brain child of Tanya Haynes. Source: Read All About It! | Hills...
‘Cycle of generosity’: Take a book, give a book | Northern Star
KYOGLE'S mayor is pushing to bring street libraries into the villages, with the aim of encouraging reading and sharing. Source: 'Cycle of generosity': Take a book, give a book | Northern...
Singapore May Have Designed the World’s Best Bus Stop – CityLab
An architecture firm and the government collaborated on a bus stop with books, a rooftop garden, and a swing. Source: Singapore May Have Designed the World's Best Bus Stop -...
Library connects Tom Price community | The West Australian
A neighbourhood street library has opened in Tom Price. Source: Library connects Tom Price community | The West...
Gardening Australia – Fact Sheet: Street (Library) Smart
Source: Gardening Australia - Fact Sheet: Street Smart
500 Street Libraries across Australia!
Folks, we've hit an important milestone - 500 Street Libraries across Australia! 2 year ago when we started this project, we thought it might take us 3 years - in fact, we're here with a year to spare. Thanks to all the folks who have contributed. So, with...
Singleton St Nick’s opens “Street Library” | Maitland-Newcastle Catholic News
As an extension from the Learning Lions recent Source: Singleton St Nick's opens "Street Library" | Maitland-Newcastle Catholic...
Street libraries are branching out all over Canberra, from fridges to a TARDIS
Free street libraries are becoming more popular. And no surprises that well-read Canberrans are getting on the act. Source: Street libraries are branching out all over Canberra, from fridges to a...
Ethel’s library opens in Leura | Blue Mountains Gazette
New street library in Ethel Turner's old home in Leura. Source: Ethel’s library opens in Leura | Blue Mountains...
Street library movement finds a place in Lugarno | St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Books are free to borrow and can either be returned or exchanged. Source: Street library movement finds a place in Lugarno | St George & Sutherland Shire...
Street Library: Myaree mum envisions community book swapping | Community News Group
Imagine a constantly changing collection of books on your doorstep, and your neighbour's, and the family at the end of the street too Source: Street Library: Myaree mum envisions community book swapping | Community News...
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Heard of the street library revolution? It’s reached town | Chronicle
IN A hand-built cabinet in front of a residential Toowoomba home are free books for the whole community to share. Source: Heard of the street library revolution? It's reached town |...
Happy ending for Brisbane family who used social media to track down stolen street library – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
A family in Brisbane uses word of mouth and social media to help find their beloved street library. Source: Happy ending for Brisbane family who used social media to track down stolen street library - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting...
Street Library movement comes to Bowraville | Guardian News
The community already comes to the North Arm stall for local produce and can now leave with so much more. Source: Street Library movement comes to Bowraville | Guardian...