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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Under the “B”… it’s Little Free Library Bingo!
If you’ve ever visited more than one little free library, you’ve likely noticed the same book or author popping up: The Da Vinci Code, say, or one of Danielle Steele’s potboilers. Rather than get frustrated by this, we decided to come up with a fresh way to engage with Victoria’s … [Read more...]
