The Little Libraries of Oxley

07/04/2019

We love how the local community has got behind the Little Library at black milk coffee. However, please use common sense when donating items. These two mouldy and water damaged books were found on the shelves. This is a health hazard for the cafe staff and customers!

01/04/2019

Attention new and soon to be mums! We had a box of pregnancy and baby books donated. There's a whole parenting section down at Black Milk now. Remember you can borrow and swap these.

08/02/2019

Huge thank you to Sarah and the children from the Oxley Goodstart Early Learning Centre for the donation of three big boxes of children's books. They are now available for reading and borrowing from Black Milk Coffee.

30/08/2017

Some good news for this little library family!

A family in Brisbane uses word of mouth and social media to help find their beloved street library.

25/06/2017

Check out the lego 'towers of tomorrow' at Ipswich Art Gallery for some holiday fun. Only $5/person but bookings are essential so head to the website https://www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/allevents/towers-of-tomorrow/

Here's some of the amazing creations by the kids so far!
Also on display are replica towers from all over Australia and south east asia. These have been created by Ryan McNaught and his team. They are amazing!
There's a duplo table for the toddlers and a giant soft lego in the baby area. Fun for the whole family!

11/05/2017

The Wartime Quilts exhibition at Ipswich Art Gallery is amazing. You don't need to be a quilter or embroiderer to appreciate the detail and techniques but if you are, you might just lose your mind.
This is a free exhibition and would be a perfect Mother's Day outing. The gallery is open 10am-5pm daily.

Still looking for something special for Mother's Day?
Why not visit the War-time Quilts exhibition and pick up a copy of the comprehensive catalogue by curator and leading quilt historian Dr Annette Gero. The fully illustrated 228-page publication is available from the Gallery shop for $89. There's also a range of unique, hand-made quilts for sale from Dr Gero's collection so you're sure to find something super special.

10/05/2017

Clearly a very accurate test....I got 32!! How about you?

'Your library is your portrait.'

26/03/2017

Sad but lovely story!

Recently a local homeowner cut down a large cedar, leaving behind a bare stump about twelve feet tall. A few weeks later, something magical happened...

25/03/2017

Looking for activities for the school holidays?
After you pop into one of our libraries to pick up some books head into Ipswich Art Gallery for their Lego Towers of Tomorrow interactive exhibition.
Be inspired by 12 amazing towers built to scale by Australia's only professional Lego builder Ryan McNaught, then build you own Lego creation. There's a duplo table for the littlest builders and a baby area too.
This exhibition is only $5 per person but tickets for the sessions must be booked online.

OPENS TOMORROW Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks!

Buy a $5 ticket for session between 10am - 5pm daily.

Bookings essential. Tickets available via website: https://www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/allevents/towers-of-tomorrow/

15/03/2017

Ever wanted to read a book inside a log camp fire? Check out the amazing new Chermside Library!

15/03/2017

Half of the books printed in 2002 in the U.K. were not read!
Support a Little Library and read asap!

Did you know that in 2002, half of all books printed in the UK were never read. And they’re weren't redistributed either, but returned to the publishers or otherwise disposed of, usually pulped or simply placed in landfill. Get a street library and give books a second chance!