Street Libraries in Melbourne

We’re excited to have Melbourne-based author and Street Librarian Amy Adeney on board as a volunteer Ambassador for National Shared Reading Week (NSRW). Amy joins Sydney author Maryam Master in supporting our week-long event, which kicks off on Monday 28th October...

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 badges. Here's...

Current Status: Busily donating libraries to individuals and not-for-profit organisations with a drive to promote literacy and create community connections. Applications are always welcome via our website - which is how we found one of our newest Street Librarian… ...

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...

Melbourne! Street Library Australia is proposing a meet up for Victoria-based Street Librarians who want to learn a little more about the potential impacts of the Street Library movement, as well as anyone who is simply considering becoming a Street Librarian.  Hosted...

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...

We've all got a favourite Street Library. This is your chance to show your love and celebrate the Street Library Community by putting yours forward for the 2023 Street Library of the Year. And yes, you totally are allowed to nominate your own Street Library for this...

Folks, Christmas is coming, and that means… deadlines! For those outside Sydney we will need your orders by Wednesday December 13, 2023 in order to process, fill and dispatch them in time for Christmas. Sydney-siders can pick up their orders from our shop front in...

Summer Time is a stunning tribute to an Australian summer, by creators Antonia Pesenti and Hilary Bell. To celebrate National Shared Reading Week, our friends at Story Box Library have shared this beautiful story with us, read by author and food literacy advocate,...

Drum roll please... we're very excited to announce National Shared Reading Week from Monday November 27 until Sunday December 3! Shared Reading is simply reading with others. It builds language and literacy skills in children and strengthens their ability to connect...