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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
Street library movement finds a place in Lugarno | St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Books are free to borrow and can either be returned or exchanged. Source: Street library movement finds a place in Lugarno | St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
Street Library: Myaree mum envisions community book swapping | Community News Group
Imagine a constantly changing collection of books on your doorstep, and your neighbour's, and the family at the end of the street too Source: Street Library: Myaree mum envisions community book swapping | Community News Group
Pittwater Times!
New Chapter for Street Libraries in Pittwater - source Pittwater Life September issue 2017 https://www.pittwaterlife.com.au/
Heard of the street library revolution? It’s reached town | Chronicle
IN A hand-built cabinet in front of a residential Toowoomba home are free books for the whole community to share. Source: Heard of the street library revolution? It's reached town | Chronicle
Happy ending for Brisbane family who used social media to track down stolen street library – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
A family in Brisbane uses word of mouth and social media to help find their beloved street library. Source: Happy ending for Brisbane family who used social media to track down stolen street library - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)