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Libraries are Bridging the Summer Gap for Hungry Kids | Civil Eats
Lunch at the Library programs support kids from food-insecure households and underscore the changing roles that libraries in the US are providing. Source: Libraries are Bridging the Summer Gap for Hungry Kids | Civil Eats
Sharing Is Caring: Reykjavik’s First Tool Library To Open This August – The Reykjavik Grapevine
Public Libraries throughout Australia had tool libraries back in the 1970s and 80s; Fitzroy Library's was a well known example in inner city Melbourne. What's old is new again- we are seeing a world wide renaissance of tool libraries. Another great example of the...
Books & Cats – YouTube
Books and cats -daggy but makes you smile! https://youtu.be/4KEhkNfPKhA
10 Benefits of Reading: Why You Should Read Every Day
https://player.vimeo.com/video/219788180 Reading is good for you ! If you're one of countless people who don't make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out: reading has a significant number of benefits, and just a few benefits of them are listed below....
Do you live in Blacktown Council?
Thanks to the wonderful folks at Blacktown Council, we're in a position to give 10 FREE Street Libraries to budding librarians who live in that local government area. This is a $300 street library for just $0.....all you have to do is install it - and love it! The...
Do you live in City of Parramatta Council?
Thanks to the wonderful folks at City of Parramatta, we're in a position to give 10 FREE Street Libraries to budding librarians who live in that local government area. This is a $300 street library for just $0.....all you have to do is install it - and love it! The...
Where would you put an indoor street library?
Street libraries are great additions to apartment buildings, hospital foyers, art galleries, cafes or community centres. They make them more friendly and inviting by encouraging residents to connect and share books. They also brighten up the spot where...
Eleven Reasons why Librarians Rock
There are so MANY more than 11 reasons why libraries and librarians rock . National Library Week may be over, but every week is a good week for celebrating libraries and the librarians who work there. Source: Eleven Reasons Why Librarians Rock – EveryLibrary –...
Anyone suffering from reading fever or reading lust?
Read All About It! | Hills Echo
There is a new Street Library on the block! Kolora Collection is located at 63 Kolora Crescent, Ferny Hills and is the brain child of Tanya Haynes. Source: Read All About It! | Hills Echo
‘Cycle of generosity’: Take a book, give a book | Northern Star
KYOGLE'S mayor is pushing to bring street libraries into the villages, with the aim of encouraging reading and sharing. Source: 'Cycle of generosity': Take a book, give a book | Northern Star
The 6 most beautiful new libraries in the US | Business Insider
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) have announced their picks for the best new libraries and library renovations of 2018. Source: The 6 most beautiful new libraries in the US | Business Insider
Molly Hilton library assistant by Bertha Lonsdale- First published 1954
I found this book in my local opp shop and couldn't resist From the blurb, Molly Hilton- "had no idea when she started work as a Junior Assistant at Benton Branch Library what exciting adventure her job would lead her into...On the other hand Molly discovered that...
Rosemary seedlings for remembrance – Anzac Day @ Ian’s Street Library
At Ian Phillips' Street Library in Cammeray N.S.W rosemary seedlings are available for people to take and plant for remembrance. A beautiful gesture.
If Dogs Ran the Library – YouTube
If dogs ran the library what fun it would be !
The Strange Magic of Libraries
Stuart Kells says that " Despite the worry that print is dying, people are still buying books and building libraries. We are still chasing those magical, fractal, visceral encounters with real libraries of real books. " Street Libraries very much embody these kind of...
A letter to the Street Librarian
Local children spend a lot of time hanging out in my yard and have embraced my Street Library. I received this special request in my letterbox. Have any other Street Librarians received requests? I managed to find some cricket books so I had a happy library...
Singapore May Have Designed the World’s Best Bus Stop – CityLab
An architecture firm and the government collaborated on a bus stop with books, a rooftop garden, and a swing. Source: Singapore May Have Designed the World's Best Bus Stop - CityLab
Library connects Tom Price community | The West Australian
A neighbourhood street library has opened in Tom Price. Source: Library connects Tom Price community | The West Australian
C-D Graded Plywood – the home-friendly alternative to Marine Ply
Two of the more popular terms that one might come across while choosing the correct type of plywood are structural and non-structural plywood. The main difference between the two is the type of glue used in the manufacturing of the boards. There are two glues,...
Gardening Australia – Fact Sheet: Street (Library) Smart
Source: Gardening Australia - Fact Sheet: Street Smart
500 Street Libraries across Australia!
Folks, we've hit an important milestone - 500 Street Libraries across Australia! 2 year ago when we started this project, we thought it might take us 3 years - in fact, we're here with a year to spare. Thanks to all the folks who have contributed. So, with...
Singleton St Nick’s opens “Street Library” | Maitland-Newcastle Catholic News
As an extension from the Learning Lions recent Source: Singleton St Nick's opens "Street Library" | Maitland-Newcastle Catholic News
Street libraries are branching out all over Canberra, from fridges to a TARDIS
Free street libraries are becoming more popular. And no surprises that well-read Canberrans are getting on the act. Source: Street libraries are branching out all over Canberra, from fridges to a TARDIS
Mad Hatters Tea Party
Thanks to all the volunteers this year! We held a Mad Hatters Tea Party to say thanks to our many volunteers and Street Librarians. If you couldn't make it, perhaps we'll see you next year? Or, you could simply have your own Tea Party to say thanks to all...
Ethel’s library opens in Leura | Blue Mountains Gazette
New street library in Ethel Turner's old home in Leura. Source: Ethel’s library opens in Leura | Blue Mountains Gazette
Street library movement finds a place in Lugarno | St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Books are free to borrow and can either be returned or exchanged. Source: Street library movement finds a place in Lugarno | St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Street Library: Myaree mum envisions community book swapping | Community News Group
Imagine a constantly changing collection of books on your doorstep, and your neighbour's, and the family at the end of the street too Source: Street Library: Myaree mum envisions community book swapping | Community News Group
Pittwater Times!
New Chapter for Street Libraries in Pittwater - source Pittwater Life September issue 2017 https://www.pittwaterlife.com.au/
Heard of the street library revolution? It’s reached town | Chronicle
IN A hand-built cabinet in front of a residential Toowoomba home are free books for the whole community to share. Source: Heard of the street library revolution? It's reached town | Chronicle
