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Bates Hall, the reading room at the Boston Public Library, 2017

18 Apr, 2019

Bates Hall, the reading room at the Boston Public Library, 2017

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We’d like to give a big, grateful, shout out to

We’d like to give a big, grateful, shout out to The Hamlin St Library in Quakers Hill, NSW. Managed by two bossy pomeranians and their humans (one of whom is an ex-library technician), this Street Library not only offers a great selection of books, it encourages community interactions and promotes language and literacy via its community noticeboard and ‘grab some vocab’ cards, which are designed to encourage learning among the community.

“This library has allowed community members to make new friendships,” says one community member. “It is a very special place and it deserves recognition!”

Agreed! Thanks to the crew at Hamlin St Street Library for being Street Library Legends.
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Pic courtesy of Hamlin St Library 🙂

The Little Library with a Big View in Mount Stuart

The Little Library with a Big View in Mount Stuart, TAS, is one of the many Street Libraries that have popped up around the country during the holiday season. She’s wonderfully stylish, this one, and that inaugural collection is rather stunning.

“Our Street Library is situated in the perfect spot to catch your breath, take in the view over Hobart, and browse the selection of books inside,” says Street Librarian, Julie.

It surely is. Welcome to the community!
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The Little Library with a Big View is one of Street Library Australia's Two Story House libraries. Unpainted models can be purchased via our online store.

New product alert! We’re chuffed to announce the

New product alert! We’re chuffed to announce there’s an extremely handsome and practical new Street Library on the block. Meet our new model, ‘The Big Pete’.

Isn’t he lovely?

The Big Pete is lovingly named after one of our favourite Petes, a fella who is hugely instrumental in the construction of all of our Street Libraries. It measures approximately 71cm internally at its highest point and has an internal shelf with a luxurious internal depth of 22cms. The bottom half is perfect for accommodating small-medium sized paperbacks while the top shelf can house books that are larger in size. A perfectly pitched roof tops off The Big Pete, for those who like a library with a more traditional look and story book feel.

Like all of our models, The Big Pete features high quality nickel plated steel fixings, marine quality plywood for a longer life, and an easy to paint door with removable 3mm tough perspex. Your purchase includes a free Street Library outdoor sign, individually worth $25.

Visit our website for more details, including purchasing info, on The Big Pete. ☝
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A very special Honourable Mention for Mr. Gilbert

A very special Honourable Mention for Mr. Gilbert in Catherine Field, part of the Macarthur Region of NSW.

We loved checking out the nominations for the 2022 Street Library of the Year and it was beautiful to see which libraries delighted the small team of volunteers who assisted in creating the shortlist.

The Mr. Gilbert Street Library was singled out by every member of our volunteer panel, and for that reason we have awarded a very special Honourable Mention to this much-loved Street Library.

Street Librarian Leanne says the library was originally inspired by ‘Better Homes and Gardens’. “They made a mini replica of the British Telephone booth,” she says. “We decided to make ours a lot bigger so it holds a lot more books. Everything is completely hand made from raw materials, cut, screwed together and all hand painted.”

With time, Mr. Gilbert has come to symbolise a little more than your typical Street Library, and the number of submissions made in support of Mr. Gilbert is testament to the appreciation felt by the community for Leanne’s efforts.

“Mr. Gilbert has kept our community in touch with each other throughout the most horrific times in our recent history,” wrote one of many supportive patrons.

“We’ve experienced fires, the pandemic and repeated flooding. With this library Leanne has helped us get back to the basic root of human nature; to look out for one another.”

Thank you, Leanne.
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We are thrilled to reveal that the winner of the 2

We are thrilled to reveal that the winner of the 2022 Street Library of the Year award goes to the Kicking It At Kingston Library, QLD!

We're also calling on the entire Street Library community to congratulate those who made submissions for the 2022 Street Library of the Year; they were a delightful mix of old hands, newbies, individuals and organisations; all of whom make Street Library a generous, caring and joyous community.

Special thanks to our Author Judge Holly Throsby, who made the final selection from a shortlist curated by a crack team of volunteers, all of whom deserve our gratitude also.

Holly says: "This library is a wonderful representation of community spirit – in both the community-minded intention behind its creation, and the way the library has been embraced and expanded by the community itself. The concept of 'library' has been broadened to include not just books, but clothes, toys, bric-a-brac, and household items.”

She continues: "The library – along with the associated community vegetable gardens, the 'hidden swap rock area', the online Facebook group, and the fact that the site has become a community hub – has helped to refresh and revitalise this sometimes-maligned area with the intrinsic benefits of what Angela calls a 'gifting economy'. I commend the efforts of Angela, and the diverse locals of Logan who contribute to this awesome Street Library."

Here, here! Angela will receive a Street Library gift pack that includes a very special Street Library of the Year plaque, plus a copy of Holly’s latest novel 'Clarke'.
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Congratulations to the educators and children of t

Congratulations to the educators and children of the Toongabbie Childcare and Early Learning Centre, who have recently installed a beautifully decorated Street Library for the community to enjoy.

Street Librarian Dilki says:

“Reading gets your mind working across different areas: it involves comprehension to process the words you read. You can use your analytical abilities, stimulate memories, and reading words off a page broadens the imagination!”

Does your local child care have a Street Library installed? Tag them below so we can share their stories.
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Meet Goldie, head library monitor of Goldie’s St

Meet Goldie, head library monitor of Goldie’s Street Library in Norwood, SA. Goldie’s library offers a range of eclectic books and is set back nice and deep on the verandah of a beautiful federation-era building, well-protected from the elements.

Her human (and librarian), Jo, says Goldie welcomes other humans to take, give and share books from her library. Apparently Goldie will politely accept your pats when approached with caution.

Meow!
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Look at these angels. This is Team Ellipsis who re

Look at these angels. This is Team Ellipsis who recently completed the UTS Shopfront Community program at @utsengage. They did a wonderful job to create a range of digital assets that we're looking forward to rolling out and sharing with you over the coming weeks, months and years!

Thanks to Alicia, Bonnie, Cass, Jhanvi and Tina, and to the members of the Street Librarian community who assisted these students with the anecdotal info that helped with the creation of some very sweet storytelling tools!

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Calling all Street Librarians! How excellent is yo

Calling all Street Librarians! How excellent is your local Street Library? Is it a contender for Australia's Street Library of the Year 2022? Would you like to put your own Street Library forward for this auspicious gong?

We love seeing all sorts of Street Libraries springing up around the country and want to celebrate - and share - the wonderful work of our Street Librarians with our community.

Visit the blog page on our website to learn more and enter your favourite library now. This year's winner will receive a prize pack, including a prestigious Street Library of the Year 2022 plaque! Remember, you’ve got to be in it to win it!
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