Did you know that over 4,500 Street Li­braries exist in Aus­tralia? Having easy, free access to books can improve the lit­eracy levels of those in our community and supports people living in remote areas not serviced by a library.

Street Libraries can be built from many different resources, such as recycled tim­ber and old applianc­es like fridges and microwaves. It’s a great way to get cre­ative and give a new life to reclaimed ma­terials. They also help to reduce the number of books going to landfill and makes sure that a book can be read several times by multiple people.

A Street Library also contributes to a positive community by enlivening our streets, providing a spot for people to meet and connect while promoting a cycle of generosity.

Not sure where your closest one is? Check out www.streetli­brary.org.au for loca­tions around the state and help fill in the gaps by registering a Street Library that exists near you.