2020-10-15 Ordinary Meeting Minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                       15 OCTOBER 2020


          Question 2:
          Has Noosa Council given any thought to approving the design of 'street library' cabinets
          and making these designs available to the public and also to men’s sheds across the
          shire so that individuals can build or order street libraries in smaller towns in order to
          encourage literacy and reading, as well as socialising facilitated by such facilities.
          Response by Kerri Contini, Director Community Services:
          The “street or little library” movement is growing around the world and is
          enthusiastically supported by Council’s Library staff. These small community
          collections encourage people to read, share books and connect with neighbours. There
          are lots of designs available online for people to make themselves or they can be
          bought fully built. To support the start-up of the “street library” concept, Noosa Library
          Service established a number of little libraries several years ago. The little library
          houses were made by Noosa Men’s Shed, stocked with ex library books and then
          hosted by a range of community locations. The Library Service isn’t creating any more
          street libraries as the concept has now taken off in Noosa and there are now community
          street libraries around the shire. They do not require Council approval if placed on
          private property. More information on street library designs can be found at
          www.streetlibrary.org.au




12   NEXT MEETING

     The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 19 November 2020 at the Council Chambers,
     9 Pelican Street, Tewantin commencing at 5pm.




13   MEETING CLOSURE

     The meeting closed at 7.39pm.




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