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Street Library GM shares the story on National Shared Reading Week with Story Box Library
Read a Q&A with Street Library Australia's General Manager, Mel, on the Story Box Library blog!
Could public libraries make good cat cafes? – ABC listen
Um. Yes! A Joondalup city councillor is hoping his proposal to have cats hang out in the local library will get support. Source: Could public libraries make good cat cafes? - ABC listen
National Shared Reading Week at your local Street Library – News Of The Area
Lovely Jen from Fishermans Reach is at it again - out and about promoting our cause to her community. Thank you Jen! Source: National Shared Reading Week at your local Street Library - News Of The Area
Holidays Ahoy… Delivery Deadlines Apply
Folks, Christmas is coming, and that means… deadlines! For those outside Sydney we will need your orders by Wednesday December 13, 2023 in order to process, fill and dispatch them in time for Christmas. Sydney-siders can pick up their orders from our shop front in...
Street Library of the Moment – Mindful Reads Haven
Meet one of our newest Street Library recruits, Mindful Reads Haven, in Chatswood, NSW. This pretty little Street Library has been lovingly established by Community Living Supports, Northern Sydney (CLS-NS), a not-for-profit with a mission to provide uplifting support...
A door at a Swedish library was accidentally left open — 446 people came in, borrowed 245 books. Every single one was returned
People! People are good! And libraries bring out the best in us all! They say a reader does not steal and a thief does not read. In the city of Gothenburg, Sweden, that's definitely true. Source: A door at a Swedish library was accidentally left open — 446 people came...
Fantasy exhibition takes over Leeds Central Library
Classic story books and memorabilia from TV shows go on show at Leeds Central Library. Source: Fantasy exhibition takes over Leeds Central Library
Story Box Library Share ‘Summer Time’ for National Shared Reading Week
Summer Time is a stunning tribute to an Australian summer, by creators Antonia Pesenti and Hilary Bell. To celebrate National Shared Reading Week, our friends at Story Box Library have shared this beautiful story with us, read by author and food literacy advocate,...
Concertinas, scrolls and miniatures: The eclectic artworks that are actual books
Books made by artists can be sophisticated or simple. So, what is an artists' book? A new exhibition puts these obscure artworks in the spotlight. Source: Concertinas, scrolls and miniatures: The eclectic artworks that are actual books
Let’s Read Together! Announcing National Shared Reading Week.
Drum roll please... we're very excited to announce National Shared Reading Week from Monday November 27 until Sunday December 3! Shared Reading is simply reading with others. It builds language and literacy skills in children and strengthens their ability to connect...
Street Library of the Moment – Thomas Roseby Lodge
The name Thomas Roseby Lodge has been popping up all over the place recently. Not only did the folks at this residential aged care facility in Marrickville, NSW, submit an application for some assistance to facilitate a Street Library revamp, they also recently...
Barnaby Joyce’s Debut Novel ‘Weatherboard & Iron’ Remains Untouched In Annandale Street Library
Betoota Advocate... you have our hearts. More to come. Source: Barnaby Joyce's Debut Novel 'Weatherboard & Iron' Remains Untouched In Annandale Street Library
Jabiru’s Street Library At The Pool
We were SO pleased to see the Jabiru Street Library at The Pool in Jabiru, NT, pop up on the Street Library Australia map recently that we decided to give Jillian at the Jabiru Public Library a call about their foray into the Street Library community. The pool is the...
One step closer to a library for Mawarra – Gympie Today
Read on for Gympie Today's take on one of the latest additions to the Street Library community - the Mawarra Independent School Street Library Source: One step closer to library for Mawarra - Gympie Today
Volunteer Positions Available – State Librarians!
We’re on the hunt for a handful of enthusiastic Street Librarians within our existing community who are motivated to support and represent SLA as volunteer State & Territory Librarians. These volunteer roles will include: Communicating with fellow Street...
SLA – Gifting Street Libraries In Support of Children’s Book Week® 2023
Book Week is upon us once again and Street Library Australia is very proud to be supporting the CBCA’s Shadow Judging Program. Now in its second year, the program invites young readers from across Australia to join the conversation about the CBCA’s annual shortlist...
Why dogs are proving to be the perfect listeners for young children struggling to read
Well this sounds ideal! Dogs with a calm nature are providing young students with a fun and non-confrontational environment in which to practise reading as part of a program expanding around the country. Source: ABC News Why dogs are proving to be the perfect...
Street libraries born of bushfire pain
Sometimes good things take time. Source: Street libraries born of bushfire pain
Calling Future Street Librarians in the Sutherland Shire
Street Library Australia is on the hunt for future Street Librarians in the Sutherland Shire, and thanks to Australia Post and its People of Post Grant Program we have three undecorated Street Libraries to donate to individuals and/or not-for-profit community...
Tamworth signed up newborn babies for a reading experiment, and the results are in
A look at how Dolly Parton's Imagination Library works for the children of Tamworth, NSW. With thanks to the ABC. Source: Tamworth signed up newborn babies for a reading experiment, and the results are in
The late Peter Hardy loved his book collection – and now it is being shared with the Gulgong community – ABC Western Plains
Gulgong's Heidi Maskill-Hardy has figured out the perfect way to commemorate Peter Hardy's love of books after losing her "soul friend" of 35 years just five weeks ago. Source: The late Peter Hardy loved his book collection - and now it is being shared with the...
A Note From Paul…
Dear Street Library, My dear wife gave me the gift of a street bookcase on my birthday before retirement from teaching two years ago. It is the best present I have ever received. I painted it in estuarine colours and have handwritten the titles of my 100 favourite...
The Healing Power of Books!
Did you know books have healing powers? Street Librarian Carolyn and her family, who recently launched their Little Book Clinic in Frankston South, VIC, are living proof of this claim. “We decided to start The Little Book Clinic after our son had surgery,” says...
Australians are Embracing Little Street Libraries – Goodnet
Spreading a love of books in the digital age. Source: Australians are Embracing Little Street Libraries - Goodnet
Little Sharing Street Library Grows at Fishermans Reach – News Of The Area
Props to our Street Library Legend, Jen, who is sharing the Street Library news around the Fishermans Reach community. Source: Little Sharing Library Grows at Fishermans Reach - News Of The Area
Search For New Street Library Artist – Wollongong
Wollongong City Council is on the hunt for a local community artist to create an engaging artwork for a new Street Library (also known as a Book Box). Source: Search for new street library artist – Wollongong
Amazing Street Library Alert: Rainbow Pushmi-Pullyu
Imagination and resourcefulness are both in abundance down in Keilor East, VIC, where mosaic artist, and now Street Librarian Debbie, resides. Look at this splendid beast! “When you imagine a Pushmi-pullyou street library perhaps it’s best to make it,” says Debbie....
We’re Donating Street Libraries for Children’s Book Week® 2023!
The Children’s Book Council of Australia’s annual Children’s Book Week® is almost upon us, and this years’ theme is ‘Read. Grow. Inspire’. This years’ celebrations will take place between August 19-25 and Street Library Australia is VERY proud to be supporting the...
Why We Will Always Love Dolly…
Have you heard of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library? The Imagination Library is a book gifting program that sends free, high quality books to children from birth to age 5, regardless of their socio-economic status. In Australia, the project is powered by United...
Beautiful Gawura
Papa Bear Childcare in Miranda, NSW, is one of the newer members of the Street Library Community.Their Gawura Street Library gets its name from the Dharawal word meaning 'whale', and its artwork - created by Aboriginal Elder Aunty Deanna - tells the story of the...
