6 Mar, 2025 | Blog, Brisbane, Events, Tips, Volunteer
Imagine our delight to hear about the Ipswich Street Library community’s Street Library Trail Day; a day for book lovers in the suburbs of Ipswich and surrounds to get out amongst the community, visit Street Libraries and swap books. This excellent idea was brought...
6 Mar, 2025 | Blog, Volunteer
A big thank you to Street Library volunteers Matt and his wife Gail, who reside in Victoria but are kind enough to think of us wherever they might be… especially when touring regional Australia together! Matt & Gail’s excellent work came to our attention in...
11 Dec, 2024 | Tips, Volunteer
Help us update our map this Summer; you’ll find yourself in the running to win a Street Library for your home, community centre or school. We rely heavily on our community to keep us informed; if you use our map to locate a Street Library and find the library...
7 Nov, 2024 | Blog, Volunteer
Do you know an Australian child in Year 6? Researchers from several universities across Australia are conducting research into how to support the wellbeing of children with language and literacy difficulties during their transition into high school. If this is of...
4 Nov, 2024 | Adelaide, Blog, In the media, Stories in the media, Volunteer
What a treat it was to hear dedicated Street Librarians Jody & Tanya tell ABC Adelaide’s Jo Laverty about the The Little Library on Lloyd Street and what what having a Street Library in the community means to them. Thank you to Jo Laverty of Drive on ABC...
2 Jul, 2024 | Adelaide, Blog, Brisbane, Canberra, Events, Melbourne, NT, Perth, Sydney, Volunteer
Are you looking for a fun and free activity for your children these school holidays? Join Snap Send Solve’s Snapper Scavenger Hunt! It’s not just an adventure for the young folk; it’s a chance to make the community a better place while earning fun new...
12 Jun, 2024 | Blog, Volunteer
Many of you who have purchased items via our website this past couple of years may well have received a lovely, handwritten note from our volunteer, Kim. Kim has been a regular and welcome visitor to our shopfront/warehouse space, where she has generously donated her...
5 Jun, 2024 | Blog, Volunteer
Are you passionate about literacy and fostering community engagement? Do you have experience in small enterprise and a desire to contribute at a grass-roots level? Street Library Australia is seeking a dedicated individual to join our board. We are on the hunt for a...
3 Jun, 2024 | Adelaide, Blog, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, NT, Perth, Sydney, Volunteer
Gary Fishlock is a Sydney-based author and publisher on a mission to share the stories of Mimpy the Panda and his friends. How? By placing copies in Street Libraries around the country! Gary and Mimpy recently clocked up a significant milestone when, for the 1,000th...
24 May, 2024 | Blog, Events, Tips, Volunteer
Street Libraries support communities to build resilience and establish a strong sense of place. We recorded our recent webinar ‘Activating Your Community With Street Library Australia’ so you can hear more about impacts of Street Libraries in communities....
24 Apr, 2024 | Blog, Sydney, Volunteer
Street Library Australia is inviting Expressions of Interest for a Volunteer Woodworker/Handy Person to help us with Mounting Post and Mobile Stand material sourcing and construction in Sydney. We estimate the tasks will take approximately 2 days to complete, 2-3...
