Local illustrator Tegan Thomas, has hidden three copies of her new book in little free libraries across the region. Thomas is the illustrator of "The Book Witch, the Wee White Dog and the Little Free Library," written by Lana Shupe and published with Nimbus Publishing. The book … [Read more...]
850th Little Free Library in the CRD Unveiled!
On Saturday, August 24th, at 10 am, neighbours gathered at Piedmont Gardens, to reveal the 850th little free library (LFL) in the Capital Regional District. The LFL, aptly named “Put A Bird On It”, was installed by the Honourable Lana Popham, BC Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture … [Read more...]
This Saturday: Celebrate GVPN Turns 10!
The GVPN's 10th anniversary Celebration Picnic will be on July 20 (from 12-2pm) beside the Rutledge Park Lending Library. The Pocket Places Project will reveal the 100,000th book distributed to a Little Free Library and we will acknowledge the proclamation of Placemaking Day. We … [Read more...]
Our Amazing Placemakers, an interview with Ray Young
Meet Ray Young, Ecostar Award Finalist and Amazing Placemaker who is combining his two favourite hobbies: reading and woodworking. In an interview with Teale Phelps Bondaroff, GVPN’s Pocket Places Project Lead, Ray spoke about his inspiration behind iusedtobeapallet.com. We are … [Read more...]
Call for Volunteer Painters! Falaise Crescent Road Mural Refresh
On August 20, we're looking for around 8 volunteer painters to help in an annual refresh of this road mural, a continued collaboration of the Falaise Community Association and the Greater Victoria Placemaking Network. When: Sunday, August 20, starting @ 8:30am until ~ … [Read more...]
