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A new start after 60: ‘I handed in my notice – and opened my dream bookshop’
She always loved reading. So at 65, when Carole-Ann Warburton finally opened her own shop, she had 8,000 books ready to fill it Source: A new start after 60: ‘I handed in my notice – and opened my dream bookshop’
The rise of BookTok: meet the teen influencers pushing books up the charts
Young Tiktok users are sharing their passion for books with millions – bringing titles they love to life online and reshaping the publishing world, all in under a minute Source: The rise of BookTok: meet the teen influencers pushing books up the...
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12 books by Indigenous authors you should read next.
We're in the middle of NAIDOC week - a time to learn more about about the First Nations people who have inhabited this country for over 65,000 years. NAIDOC Week. Source: 12 books by Indigenous authors you should read next.
From A Room Full of Leaves to The God of Small Things: books Guardian readers couldn’t put down
We told you about our favourite page-turners and now it’s time to hear yours. These are the tomes that had you riveted Source: From A Room Full of Leaves to The God of Small Things: books Guardian readers couldn’t put down
Looking for a book club? These celebrities have all started their own
If you’re searching for your next read, these celebrity book clubs have some great suggestions, and make it easy to discuss them with others Source: Looking for a book club? These celebrities have all started their own
Meet the man who wants to turn the State Library Victoria into a giant escape room
Sometime soon, if you visit the State Library, you could be walking past someone who’s secretly trying to escape it. A few months ago Owen Spear, a psychologist and part-time escape room designer, spotted an invitation from the library to reinvent the place. So he...
5 facts about reading
Interesting facts about books and reading
The word 'Library' is derived from the Latin word 'Liber' which means “book”. Meanwhile, according to Britannica.com the 'Latinized Greek word, bibliotheca, is the origin of the word for library in German, Russian, and the Romance languages'. Source: The word...
‘A cultural masterpiece’: the world’s best new public libraries – in pictures
On Monday, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) announced the five finalists for the annual Public Library of the Year award Source: ‘A cultural masterpiece’: the world’s best new public libraries – in...
Welcome to Henson Street Library
Henson Street Library was given to me (Jess) as the kit version of The Shed for my 30th birthday. I am an avid reader with a very strong passion for a circular economy and community engagement. You will find my Stree Library on Henson Street in Marrickville,...
Street Library Love in Sydney’s Lockdown
During the Sydney lockdown, my local daily exercise companion Ruth and I have hit the pavement to spot as many Street Libraries as we can. I must say we are getting rather good at it! One of my favourites is called the Book House in Annandale - such a perfect name....
Be part of the Street Library Sydney University Study
Street Library Australia is working with Dr Peter Chen of the University of Sydney to undertake the first ever study of Street Libraries and Street Librarians in this country. This research will tell us a lot about our community of street librarians and the work they...
The extensive guide of Port Stephens’ Street Libraries
Street Libraries have been popping up around Australia rapidly in the past twelve months. Australia’s first Little Street Library was created in 2015 and now, in New South Wales alone, there are over 1278 street Source: The extensive guide of Port Stephens’ Little...
Celebrating our 3,000th registered Street Library
Grandma Rosie’s Childcare Centre Dapto is... Fun A beautiful place A good place to play We chose to display a street library because... To bring books in We like street libraries We can play with it We can get books and read them and take them from Grandma...
Street Libraries on the playground!
It's no secret that we love to read at Ascham, and we regularly encourage our students to read for pleasure. The School has three libraries full to the brim with books, books, books! Recently, the Ascham Parents' Association generously donated three street libraries...
Free Book Folding Patterns
Quarantine is the perfect time to craft and clear out your bookshelf—so why not do both with some free book folding patterns? Source: Free Book Folding Patterns to Do While Social Distancing | Book Riot
Art From Old Books
Artists give old books an amazing second life. Source: Art From Old Books • Insteading
Scullin Street Libraries
Tom Gauld on how to deal with owning too many books – cartoon
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How a student in rural Bengal is defying the pandemic (and cyclones) with his libraries
Soumyadipta Bose has got his modest libraries for children going despite the second wave of Covid-19. Source: How a student in rural Bengal is defying the pandemic (and cyclones) with his libraries
UK libraries and museums unite to save ‘astonishing’ lost library from private buyers
Friends of the National Libraries launch ‘once in a generation’ effort to raise £15m to buy the Honresfield library, packed with works by Brontë sisters, Jane Austen and Walter Scott Source: UK libraries and museums unite to save ‘astonishing’ lost library from...
What’s Your Story? The Rosebery street library
Jennie Copley shares her love of reading though her own street side library. Source: What's Your Story? The Rosebery street library
Street Library provides Egyptians in Cairo with knowledge for free
Source: Street Library provides Egyptians in Cairo with knowledge for free | Marwa al-Asar | AW
Meet Amanda our July Street Librarian of the Month
We started the Little Lappo Street Library in 2017. We’re a corner block on a relatively busy footpath. As a public librarian myself, I’m passionate about sharing books and making sure that people have easy, inexpensive access to books. I have seen first-hand how...
What’s Your Story? The Rosebery street library
Jennie Copley shares her love of reading though her own street side library. Source: What's Your Story? The Rosebery street library
Scotland’s first ‘Pay What You Want’ bookshop opens in Edinburgh
Based on Ferry Road in Leith, Edinburgh the new shop aims to open every weekend. Source: Scotland's first 'Pay What You Want' bookshop opens in Edinburgh
The Remarkable Bookcycle Find New Home on Main Street
Source: The Remarkable Bookcycle Find New Home on Main Street — The Westport Local Press
Being a “Book Butler” Is a Thing — Tell Me Where to Send My Resume
One hotel in West Palm Beach, Florida has a “Book Butler” on call for their temporary tenants to get on-demand book delivery. Source: Being a "Book Butler" Is a Thing — Tell Me Where to Send My Resume