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Yorke Peninsula Country Times newspaper – Taking reading to the streets
BARUNGA West Council and Port Broughton ComBARUNGA West Council and Port Broughton Community Library are taking reading to the streets. Source: Yorke Peninsula Country Times newspaper - Taking reading to the streets
Fully booked: Footpath Library | ArchitectureAU
An intriguing exploration of geometric tension and a lesson in craftsmanship and materiality, this piece of miniature architecture by Jonathan Goh also effectively encourages small-scale knowledge sharing. Source: Fully booked: Footpath Library | ArchitectureAU
New Street Library locations for Port Stephens – News Of The Area
THE concept of Street Libraries is gaining in momentum and popularity around Port Stephens and the Myall Coast, with News Of The Area coming across two new locations to add to the Stroud Street Library Source: New Street Library locations for Port Stephens – News Of...
Street Library at Glen Park – School Library Association of Victoria
Street Libraries are a growing way of sharing and borrowing books in local communities where are may not be a public library. source https://slav.org.au
Unique new ‘library’ launches at Walkerston | Mackay Daily Mercury
HARRY Potter, Moby Dick, Huckleberry Finn... you never know whose adventure you might step into when you open the little door of Walkerston's first street library. Source: Unique new 'library' launches at Walkerston | Mackay Daily Mercury
Street Libraries spread around Brisbane
Brisbane has more than 70 Street Libraries and here are a few of the best. Source: Street Libraries spread around Brisbane
Central Tablelands Woodcraft makes new street library for Yetholme residents | Western Advocate
“People we be able to take a book from a library and leave another behind." Source: Central Tablelands Woodcraft makes new street library for Yetholme residents | Western Advocate
Construction Complete on New Street Library | Hills Echo
There is no doubt that the Street Library revolution is bringing neighbourhoods together and now another library is joining the movement in our local area - The Hills Organic Garden (HOG) library. This library is exclusively for garden books for the young, the old and...
Library pops up in street – Canterbury Bankstown
SINCE establishing her 'pop-up library' last month, Panania resident Bettina Vogel has been overwhelmed with its success. Source: localnewsplus - local news at your fingertips
Caboolture mum encouraging kids to pick up a book and put down technology | Quest News
A CABOOLTURE mum is trying to encourage children to pick up a book and put down technology. Source: Caboolture mum encouraging kids to pick up a book and put down technology | Quest News
Inner West Council Grant Roll Out
Source: Photo - Google Photos 10 Street Libraries rolled out across the Inner West Council
Libraries, Writ Small – The New York Times
Todd Bol’s Little Free Library boxes, which blend the form of folk art with the function of a community water cooler, have popped up in all 50 states and in 88 countries. Source: Libraries, Writ Small - The New York Times
Five new street libraries in Cockburn | Community News Group
Connecting Community for Kids community facilitator Belinda Ngoroyemoto Source: Five new street libraries in Cockburn | Community News Group
Have you spotted a street library?
Calling all book lovers! 📚 Have you spotted a street library? Free street libraries are wonderful grassroots initiatives and a great way to bring a community together.
Fremantle Herald – Mount Pleasants – Street Library
Mount Franklin resident, Glynn Franche started his Street Library using books he salvaged from the roadside.MOUNT PLEASANT residents have rallied around to re-open a local street library, after all the books and bookcase were pinched last month. Souce fremantle...
Word on the Street – Ciao Magazine
WORD ON THE STREETAugust 16, 2018 Feature Story, Local NewsIn a residential street in suburban Russell Lea stands a little blue curiosity on the side of the road. It appears to be out of character with its surroundings but close inspection confirms that this oddity in...
Behind the News – Street Library
Why Sharon started up her own street library Sharon from Brisbane decided to start up her own street library! 📚 Do you have a street library in your area? #BookWeek2018 Posted by Behind the News on Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Bulahdelah and Stroud benefiting from Little Street Libraries – News Of The Area
Lily Gilbert loves using the Little Street Library. THERE is nothing better on a cold winter’s day than curling up with a good book.But even better if you manage to score yourself a free book.Residents of Stroud and Bulahdelah have been able to treat themselves...
Street Libraries📚📚READING ON THE STREET 📚📚If you're in the need for a new book, why not try a street library? They are popping up across #Dunsborough and #Busselton. City of Busselton - Local GovernmentStreet Library Australia
Posted by ABC South West on Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Some Street Libraries of Western Australia captured by ABC in the South West.
“Take a Book; Leave a Book” Street Libraries – City of Ryde
The City of Ryde is working with the community to share books through the installation of little libraries in their public domain. Source: "Take a Book; Leave a Book" Street Libraries - City of Ryde
Sharing Is Caring: Reykjavik’s First Tool Library To Open This August – The Reykjavik Grapevine
Public Libraries throughout Australia had tool libraries back in the 1970s and 80s; Fitzroy Library's was a well known example in inner city Melbourne. What's old is new again- we are seeing a world wide renaissance of tool libraries. Another great example of the...
10 Benefits of Reading: Why You Should Read Every Day
https://player.vimeo.com/video/219788180 Reading is good for you ! If you're one of countless people who don't make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out: reading has a significant number of benefits, and just a few benefits of them are listed below....
Street library Blacktown | News Local
BLACKTOWN’S first community street library has been installed — and the family behind the project hope it helps foster a love of reading.Kristy Gavegan said her children, Zoe, 4, and Liam, 6, love to find new books inside the little box set up to encourage residents...
Read All About It! | Hills Echo
There is a new Street Library on the block! Kolora Collection is located at 63 Kolora Crescent, Ferny Hills and is the brain child of Tanya Haynes. Source: Read All About It! | Hills Echo
‘Cycle of generosity’: Take a book, give a book | Northern Star
KYOGLE'S mayor is pushing to bring street libraries into the villages, with the aim of encouraging reading and sharing. Source: 'Cycle of generosity': Take a book, give a book | Northern Star
Library connects Tom Price community | The West Australian
A neighbourhood street library has opened in Tom Price. Source: Library connects Tom Price community | The West Australian
How To Build a Street LibraryCalling all bookworms to the Verge!
Posted by Gardening Australia on Saturday, February 3, 2018
Gardening Australia – Fact Sheet: Street (Library) Smart
Source: Gardening Australia - Fact Sheet: Street Smart
Singleton St Nick’s opens “Street Library” | Maitland-Newcastle Catholic News
As an extension from the Learning Lions recent Source: Singleton St Nick's opens "Street Library" | Maitland-Newcastle Catholic News
Street libraries are branching out all over Canberra, from fridges to a TARDIS
Free street libraries are becoming more popular. And no surprises that well-read Canberrans are getting on the act. Source: Street libraries are branching out all over Canberra, from fridges to a TARDIS
Ethel’s library opens in Leura | Blue Mountains Gazette
New street library in Ethel Turner's old home in Leura. Source: Ethel’s library opens in Leura | Blue Mountains Gazette