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Join us for our AGM! Thurs. Oct 21, 7pm
Yes, it’s that time again…..our annual fall AGM! OK, don’t get too excited – actually please do! Please join us Thursday October 21 at 7pm. Learn more about our work, check out placemaking projects all over the Victoria area. And learn about upcoming projects. We’ll also hear from a special guest – and attendees will […]
Truth and Reconciliation Little Free Library Books for Kids Project
The Project The Greater Victoria Placemaking Network would like to establish a fund, with which to purchase copies of books for children and young adults centered around truth and reconciliation. Volunteers would then distribute these books to the 560 little free libraries (LFLs) around the Capital Regional District, BC, Canada (CRD). Rather than focusing on […]
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 […]
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