Did you know? Now you can create your own Little Free Library Bingo Card! 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 … [Read more...]
Our Amazing Placemakers, an interview with Sharon Lam
Earlier this year we connected with an amazing placemaker in the Greater Victoria region. Sharon Lam is a visual artist who creates drawings and paintings inspired by her favourite places. Sharon chose twelve of the 600+ Little Free Libraries for this new calendar. In an … [Read more...]
Oak Bay High Student Builds 600th Little Free Library in the CRD!
The 600th little free library (LFL) in the CRD was installed in Oak Bay this weekend. It was built and installed by Sidney Hurst, a grade 12 Oak Bay High student, as part of her final year project. Dubbed ‘Bowker Creek Books,’ this LFL can be found along the Bowker Creek Walkway, … [Read more...]
Placemaking in progress!
Here at the GVPN, we are excited to see Placemaking in Progress at the corner of Richmond and Richardson Streets in Victoria. The three faith-based communities of St Matthias Anglican Church, Abbey Church and the Emmaus Community share a vision of creating great gathering spots … [Read more...]
GVPN Placemaking: Year in Review
From all of us at the Greater Victoria Placemaking Network, we are grateful to have the support and encouragement of members and placemakers in our network over the years. As 2021 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect back on the past twelve months. Finding ways … [Read more...]
