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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...
One of the last intact wild places left on earth. Ningaloo through the eyes of writer Tim Winton – ABC Sydney
Street Library's author patron Tim Winton has written, produced and narrated a very special documentary sharing his his passion for Ningaloo in Western Australia, and it is stunning. Listen to him talk to Richard Glover on Radio ABC Sydney. Source: One of the last...
Get The Community Vibing On Your Street Library
Not every Street Library is blessed with abundant foot traffic. Your neighbours might feel a little shy about reaching into your Street Library and taking a book. Or maybe your library’s book turnover is a little slow. With the help of our Street Librarian community...
Applicant Call Out – Host A Street Library Within Your Community
Every year Street Library Australia donates Street Libraries to individuals and not-for-profit organisations who can demonstrate the need for community building and a passion for literacy. We are on the lookout for interested parties keen to join the Street Librarian...
How Good Is Your ‘Hood?
Street Library Australia is proud to support our friends at Placescore as they conduct the 2023 Australian Liveability Census. Placescore is looking for local experts (that’s you!) to tell them what it's like to live in your neighbourhood. The information you provide...
Have you seen a Street Library that’s not on the map? Let us know with Snap Send Solve!
Did you know there are almost 4,500 registered Street Libraries in Australia? And are you aware that number is constantly increasing, and that Street Library Australia is mapping them along the way? We would love your help. Snap Send Solve have made reporting...
Would you like some Street Libraries with your News Breakfast?
Big thanks to ABC News Breakfast who recently took the time to speak with a couple of the folks behind Street Library Australia. While the local Street Library story has its roots in Sydney's Inner West, the Street Library movement in Australia is growing nationwide....
From 30 to 4,500: How street libraries took off, reviving a love of books and spreading community spirit
Enjoy this Feel Good Read of the Day by the ABC Wide Bay's Grace Whiteside. In an age where screens and virtual technology reign supreme, communities across Australia have embraced street libraries and are reviving a love of "good old-fashioned" books. Source: From...
Welcoming Warrah Street Library
Warrah is a community based organisation in Dural that is dedicated to supporting individuals with a disability across a range of services and settings. Thanks to a generous donation from Hornsby Council, Warrah is now the proud owner of its very own Street Library!...
ChatGPT behind influx of AI-written books on Amazon | Digital Trends
Does this = end times? Wannabe novelists who don’t want to put in the time or effort to create their literary masterpiece are turning to ChatGPT for help. Source: ChatGPT behind influx of AI-written books on Amazon | Digital Trends
Julia Donaldson ends James Patterson’s reign as UK libraries’ most borrowed author
Sorry James. Heck, yes Julia! Data shows that Patterson’s 14-year run as readers’ overall favourite has given way to the Gruffalo author Source: Julia Donaldson ends James Patterson’s reign as UK libraries’ most borrowed author
Beach Libraries!
According to the Gregorian calendar, summer is officially coming to a close. But at SLA we’re confident there are a good couple of beach-going months ahead of us. We love seeing Street Libraries at beaches and surf clubs around the place, but have you had the...
A Street Library Q&A with Author Felicity Castagna
Sydney author Felicity Castagna has written four novels, her latest being Girls in Boys’ Cars. An internationally published author, Felicity’s 2018 novel No More Boats was a finalist in the 2018 Miles Franklin Literary Awards. She also publishes essays on home,...
A different kind of library branch – ABC Radio
Have you ever visited a wood library? Source: A different kind of library branch - ABC Radio
Australian Reading Hour
Heads up (or is that heads down?) everyone! Australian Reading Hour will take place on Thursday March 9. This very special celebration was launched as part of the 2012 National Year of Reading and is now a much-loved highlight on Australia’s literary calendar.For...
Kids are finding books hidden all over this town and ‘it’s a bit magical’, say parents
Literary treasure hunts are giving children both the thrill of finding a book and the benefits of reading. Source: Kids are finding books hidden all over this town and 'it's a bit magical', say parents
