This library doesn’t require a library card to take out a book.
In fact, if you love a borrowed book, you don’t ever have to return it.
Staff and children at The Manor Kindergarten in Werribee have built and decorated a tiny library out the front of its building, and have encouraged the community to take or leave books for others to enjoy.
The street library works on an honour system, whereby people can grab a book that interests them and either return it when they’re done or replace it with another book.
Kindergarten assistant Michelle Warman said the street library was a way for the kindergarten to strengthen its connection with the community and had already received a fantastic response from locals.
“It’s actually quite nice to see families using it,” she said.
Wyndham council learning city portfolio holder Josh Gilligan said the street library was a great way of encouraging people to pick up a book and read.
“Street libraries are an invitation for people to share the joys of reading with their neighbours,” Cr Gilligan said.
The Manor Kindergarten street library is located at 186 Werribee Street North, Werribee.
