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Library on wheels: 7 amazing mobile libraries around the world
There are certain areas or places, where it is hard to find a library and does not have a trace of reading culture. Source: Library on wheels: 7 amazing mobile libraries around the...
Instead of borrowing a book from the library you can now borrow a human
Many great stories never make it to print, but the State Library of Queensland is still keen for them to be told when it offers up people as 'human books'. Source: Instead of borrowing a book from the library you can now borrow a...
State Library Victoria proves libraries aren’t just about books: they’re about community
In our digital age, libraries are spaces for community and connection. The new State Library Victoria proves libaries have an exciting future. Source: State Library Victoria proves libraries aren't just about books: they're about...
Catriona explains how to start a Street Library at Banksia Train Station
https://youtu.be/0CTz9cXyc1U Put down that phone and read a book. Trains and books go well together we think. Banksia Street Library is a collaboration between Steve the train station champion and Catriona the book lover This wonderful story was created by our...
Camp Hill Kindergarden
Camp Hill Kindy (QLD) purchase a kit version of The Shed and they have just recently installed it. Have you seen our street library in the car park? We hope that through this library our community will be encouraged to share the love of reading and literacy that we...
Introducing Alison our Street Librarian for December 2019
The quiet library - Moore Street Library, Vaucluse/Watsons BayIn March 2017, the Moore Street Library kicked off by simply putting the street library out, stacked with a variety of books. It always been a diverse library of books to share – fiction, literature,...
Deer Park’s mini library open for all
Deer Park’s Adamovic family has created a mini library in the hope the act of sharing books will help bring the community closer together. Source: Deer Park's mini library open for...
Tinonee school gifts life saving equipment and books to community
Tinonee Public School is offering the use of its defibrillator and Street Library to the community Source: Tinonee school gifts life saving equipment and books to...
Anytime Fitness
Anytime Fitness Winston Hills is more than just a gym that focuses on physical fitness. We like to engage and support our local community to focus on health as a whole, which includes having a positive mindset, good nutrition and feelings of belonging. This is why...