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Author Q&A: Alice Pung
Congratulations to Alice Pung, whose exceptional tale of oppression and love ‘One Hundred Days’ has been shortlisted for the 2022 Miles Franklin Award. And a big Thank You to Alice for taking some time to tell us what she loves about books (lingering characters) and...
Sharing books with the Whittlesea community – The North Central Review
Whittlesea Community Garden unveiled its new Street Library earlier this month, bringing the community together in the sharing of books. Put together by the Whittlesea Men’s Shed and painted by the students of Whittlesea Secondary College, WSC, the idea was presented...
The Fascinating World of ‘Human Libraries’
Dr Greg Watson first became aware of The Human Library more than a decade ago when searching for a PhD topic. Interested in social justice and human rights, he wanted to break down prejudices on a grassroots level. When he heard about The Human Library, an initiative...
The world’s most wonderful libraries: the readers’ picks
Earlier this year, The Financial Times published its selection of member’s libraries around the globe. It promoted a flurry of responses regarding remarkable reading rooms. Here are some favourites… Source: The world’s most wonderful libraries: the readers’...
‘Stories take us on journeys’: Aussie actor opens up Milperra Street Library
Australian actor and author Bryan Brown shared his own experiences with books and reading at the opening of a community Street Library in Milperra. The library has been established by a passionate group of local volunteers, with support from the Men’s Shed and the...
National library trawls archive to recreate vintage knitting patterns for new crafters
After the National Library of Australia found that vintage knitting patterns were among its biggest online searches, it delved into the archives to recreate retro designs for modern knitters. Source: Recreating Grandma's styles for a new generation of knitters
Free toy library service has been launched
It’s raining toys: Toy library launches at Morgan and Blanchetown Source: Children in the Morgan and Blanchetown areas will have access to a wide range of toys at no cost, as a free toy library service has been launched - ABC Riverland
Policing the street library
On July 3, 2021, the official Twitter account for the Bloomington Minnesota Police Force asserted that several “thefts” had been occurring at several local street libraries. Attached was a deliciously… Source: Policing the street library
Come to the fish library
Deep in the bowels of the CSIRO building on Hobart's waterfront is a library like no other. At the Australian National Fish Collection, scientists study and lend out fish — just like library books. Source: Fancy borrowing a sawfish? Come to the fish library
The Oldest Cookbooks From Libraries Around the World
Vintage recipes include flaming peacocks and kangaroo brains. Source: The Oldest Cookbooks From Libraries Around the World
Celebrating Gin Gin first Street Library
Paint Gin Gin REaD is delighted to receive a donated Street Library. Paint Gin Gin REaD is an early literacy community program that encourages the whole community to read, talk, sing, rhyme, draw and move with children from birth, so that they will be...
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A poem about dreaming of a Street Library by Louise Healey
Street Library Dreaming by Louise Healey As the gentle light of morning beckons plays around eyelids tightly shutThe arms of fluttering consciousness draw me slowly in a twilight between wakefulness and slumber This morning I dream of MY Street Library It...
Castle Cove Street Library
This gorgeous Castle Cove neighbourhood can definitely pulls weight when it comes to the collective community effort! This Street Library was decorated by the local families in the local fruit & veggie co-op and they also kicked off the book donations. Are there...
Street library concept struggles to take hold in regional communities
Few street libraries are available in the region and could be due to lack of awareness and fear of detracting from established community libraries. Source: Street library concept struggles to take hold in regional communities
The Human Library: Unjudge someone
Explore a diverse collection of ‘human books’ during this conversation-style storytelling event. ‘Human books’ are individual volunteers who share their story in conversations with small groups of readers. A few possible topics include race, gender, religion and...
Celebrating Country Women Association Blackall Street Library
Blackall is located in central-western Queensland, between Longreach and Charleville and 500 km south-west of Rockhampton. Nestled on the banks of the mighty Barcoo, Blackall is known for its colour and culture. The town is the Arts Capital of the West, boasting an...
Celebrating Preston Beach Street Library
Street Library Australia (SLA) donated the library with the aim of engaging the community in the joy of reading. The Street Library in Preston Beach will benefit both locals and visitors to the town, and organiser Dr Sue van Leeuwen thanked SLA, FMG, Shire of Waroona...
Kings Cross Community Garden
A new community garden has grown from the rooftop of a Kings Cross (NSW) car park.Founding member Terry (left) and over 120 avid gardeners welcomed their newly installed Street Library. This wonderful community hub hopes to reduce social isolation and bring...
25 Words For Book Lovers – BOOKGLOW
If you're a person who is passionately enthusiastic about books—otherwise known as a bibliolater—you should know these 25 words for book lovers. Source: 25 Words For Book Lovers - BOOKGLOW
Kyra shares her love of books with everyone
Books have always had a special place in Kyra's heart. She has been a reader her entire life and is hoping to spread the love of reading with her whole community with her Street Library. Kyra is passionate about sharing the books she reads on her Instagram account...
Creative ways to decorate your home with old books
Decorate your house in style using old books. Wondering how? Read these eight interesting and creative ways to decorate your home with old books. Source: Creative ways to decorate your home with old books
Adopt a Book and a Cat in These Purr-fect Bookstores
Plan your next road trip with this purr-fect guide to bookstores with adoptable cats across the U.S. and Canada. Source: Adopt a Book and a Cat in These Purr-fect Bookstores
10 Amazing Pieces of Furniture Made From Books
Post by @AngelaWeir4. Source: 10 Amazing Pieces of Furniture Made From Books
Duchess of Cornwall leaves copies of favourite books inside phone box Street Library
Snaps shared on Instagram showed the Duchess of Cornwall beaming as carried her contributions inside the converted phone box in Abergeldie. Source: Duchess of Cornwall leaves copies of favourite books inside phone box
Penang’s old phone booths get a new ring as pop-up libraries
In George Town, a community initiative transforms derelict phone booths into colourful 'pocket libraries' Source: Penang's old phone booths get a new ring as pop-up libraries
Bucks’ smallest library? Iconic red telephone box transformed into book exchange
A classic red phone box has been transformed into a book exchange library in a small Bucks village. Source: Bucks' smallest library? Iconic red telephone box transformed into book exchange
Street Library in Jerusalem
World Book Day: Street library in Jerusalem Source: World Book Day: Street library in Jerusalem
17 Quizzes For Huge Book Worms
Don't mind me, I'm just taking a break from reading my book to take 100 quizzes. Source: 17 Quizzes For Huge Book Worms
Meet Rachael the Street Librarian who loves sharing books with her community
My name is Rachael, and myself along with our two resident black cats, who love to keep a consistent eye on things, are the ones behind our Coorumbung Rd Street Library. For a long time, I have loved the idea of having a Street Library and was thrilled to open one...
