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The 500th Little Free Library in the CRD, Installed in Saanich!
The 500th little free library (LFL) in the CRD has been installed! On Sunday, July 25th, Laurel Collins, Members of Parliament for Victoria, cut the ribbon and unveiled the Dragon’s Lair Neighbourhood Free Library, located at the corner of Harriet Rd. and Maddock Ave. W. in Saanich, BC. The LFL was installed by Christine Knox, […]
Help us supply books on reconciliation
Greater Victoria Placemaking Network would like to deliver at least one copy of the Truth and Reconciliation: Calls to Action booklet to every little free library in the Greater Victoria Area, as a small way to help with reconciliation. There are currently 483 little free libraries (LFLs) in the region, with more being installed every day. So we are […]
Little Free Libraries as Hubs for Spreading Information and Building Community
Little free libraries (LFLs) are amazingly versatile, and many have bulletin and blackboards for sharing information about community events (or just corny jokes), as well as shelves and cubbies for leaflets and brochures. In this way, LFLs are an excellent way of sharing new ideas and building community. I regularly tour little free libraries around […]
Starting Stamp Collecting at Little Free Libraries
Perhaps you just discovered a new addition in your favourite Little Free Library? It is not a book, but like books, these ‘Start in Stamp Collecting’ packs contains ideas – in form of used postage stamps. We hope it could introduce you (or someone you know) to new activities and fun with stamp collecting. While […]
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