Since COVID we’ve seen the rise in super-cute community book libraries. Often called a Little Free Library or Street Library, they are a free small, often weatherproof, boxes or bookshelves placed in public spaces or on private property (with permission).
Anyone can take a book or leave one for others to find. They beautifully foster a sense of community and promote literacy.
Of course of public libraries are a fabulous resource, but sometimes you just need a book to read when they’re not open.
According to Street Library there are 50 boxes in Central Victoria, including Bendigo, Castlemaine, Heathcote & Malmsbury.
- Hargreaves Mall, Bendigo
- 76 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
- Mosaic Magic, 241 View Street, Bendigo
- 28 Burrowes Street, Golden Square
- 75 Old Violet Street, Ironbark
- Glencoe Street, Kennington (just off saint Aiden’s Road, near the roundabout)
- Book Cabinet, 21 Bedarra Court, Maiden Gully
- Fire Station Books – 5 Beckhams Road, Maiden Gully
- Little Red Box, 7 Marcus Court, Maiden Gully
- 6 Pine Street, Quarry Hill
The Harley Street Cafe has a book section for customers, as well as the Quarry Hill Cafe.
If you’re looking for more, head to: streetlibrary.org.au/find/
Thanks to Sue, Hayley & Marie for their contributions.
