28 Feb, 2024 | Blog, Events
Huge love and congratulations to Street Librarian Debbie and Mannuem Community Street Library aka The Arthouse/Outhouse in Mannuem, QLD! When this unique and special Street Library popped up on the Street Library Australia map last year, we knew it was something very...
27 Feb, 2024 | Blog, Events
What’s your story? As a Street Librarian or a Street Library user, what have you seen and experienced? This might be: A story of connecting with others and a feeling of belonging. The creation of a community hub formed by neighbours who share the work of...
26 Feb, 2024 | Blog, Melbourne
Thanks to the community-minded folks at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Street Library Australia has six FREE Street Libraries for budding Street Librarians who live within the LGA. There are two models available (in pre-made and kit form). These tiny vestibules...
23 Jan, 2024 | Blog, In the media, Stories in the media
Now this is something we can get behind! A study from the University of Valencia found that print reading could boost skills by six to eight times more than digital reading Source – The Guardian, AU: Reading print improves comprehension far more than looking at...
22 Jan, 2024 | Blog, Brisbane
We have huge admiration for Queensland-based Street Librarian Andy, whose rapid bounceback in the face of some ridiculous weather is something to behold. Andy and his wife registered their Lennox Tardis Street Library back in October 2023, and their bespoke Street...
14 Jan, 2024 | Adelaide, Blog, Brisbane, Canberra, Events, Melbourne, NT, Perth, Sydney
Which Street Library will be named the 2023 Street Library of the Year? Nominate Your Favourite Street Library Which Street Library will be named the 2023 Street Library of the Year? Nominate Your Favourite Street Library Which Street Library will be named the 2023...
14 Jan, 2024 | Blog, In the media
We’re currently feeling a warm glow of recognition thanks to Bump on Stan who saw fit to write a Street Library-inspired montage into Ep 5 of the program’s new series. Yay! No spoiler alerts here – you’ll have to watch it for yourselves to gain context –...
17 Dec, 2023 | Blog, Tips
Snap Send Solve makes it simple to do your bit, on the go. Their business is keeping shared spaces safe, clean and great to be in, and we’re very grateful that this extends to reporting unregistered Street Libraries. Helping us to map unregistered Street Libraries...
29 Nov, 2023 | Blog, In the media, Stories in the media
Read a Q&A with Street Library Australia’s General Manager, Mel, on the Story Box Library blog!