A recent study in Nature Human Behaviour concluded that the number of familiar locations that an individual visits at any point is typically ~25. I was a little surprised by this number, expecting it to be higher, but the researchers employed a robust methodology. Previous … [Read more...]
New Little Free Library on Lewis Street Matches Neighbourhood Charm!
Lewis Street is a one-block cul-de-sac off Dallas Road near the Breakwater in James Bay, with a small park and walking/cycling path about half-way along. Dating from Victoria’s early days, this narrow street lacks sidewalks and homes are close to the road, so people walk on the … [Read more...]
A Tale of Transformation – Upcycling a Newspaper Box into a Little Free Library
Let me introduce myself. I am a distributor of knowledge, a provider of entertainment, and a facilitator of community. You’ll find me standing around in all weather, ready to get in the neighbours’ good books. Perhaps you think I sound self-absorbed but I am a … [Read more...]
Ribbon cut on the 200th little free library in the CRD
Thanksgiving weekend was the perfect time to launch the 200th little free library box in CRD. Tom and Jean Newton, who refurbished a rusty Times Colonist box to create a shiny red book box, expressed thanks to over 40 neighbours who showed up on the sunny Saturday … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Photograph Little Free Libraries
With over 175 little free libraries around the CRD, chances are there is one near you. These little boxes of books which operate on the principle of ‘take a book – leave a book,’ are adorable, unique placemaking elements. And with an ever-changing supply of books, they just beg … [Read more...]
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