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...
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!
29 Nov, 2023 | Blog, Stories in the media
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
29 Nov, 2023 | Blog, In the media, Stories in the media
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
14 Nov, 2023 | Blog, Stories in the media
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...
14 Nov, 2023 | Blog, In the media, Stories in the media
Classic story books and memorabilia from TV shows go on show at Leeds Central Library. Source: Fantasy exhibition takes over Leeds Central Library
8 Nov, 2023 | Blog, In the media, Press, Stories in the media
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
10 Oct, 2023 | Blog, In the media, Stories in the media, Sydney
Betoota Advocate… you have our hearts. More to come. Source: Barnaby Joyce’s Debut Novel ‘Weatherboard & Iron’ Remains Untouched In Annandale Street...
11 Sep, 2023 | Blog, In the media, Stories in the media
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
21 Aug, 2023 | Blog, Stories in the media
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...
2 Aug, 2023 | Blog, In the media, Stories in the media
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
2 Aug, 2023 | Blog, Stories in the media
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...