Little Libraries to inspire

Published on 04 July 2017

Preschool aged children in the Federation Council area are set to benefit from a heart-warming initiative in Little Libraries.

The Little Libraries project is hoped to inspire young readers visually, with their imaginative designs and attention to detail.

Each Little Library will house a range of children’s books, that preschool children will be encouraged to borrow and read, to promote a love of literature and reading.

The program has been greatly supported by the Corowa Tree of Life Community Garden members, who built the bookshelf bases to begin the project.

Corowa High School supported the project and provided a workroom, while Federation Council, Arts and Culture Officer is managing the overall art project. 

Twenty Corowa High School students, under the guidance of renowned regional artist Vicki Luke are currently sculpturing and painting their designs on the Little Libraries shells, that once complete will be distributed across the Council area.

Federation Council Administrator Mike Eden said the Little Libraries project is a fantastic initiative and a credit to all involved.

“It is fantastic to see community groups and high school students partnering together for the benefit of our preschoolers,” Mr Eden said.

“These Little Libraries will be a great addition to venues throughout our communities and I am looking forward to seeing the housing of the libraries come to fruition.”

Following completion the Little Libraries will be displayed at the Corowa ArtSpace from Friday, 4 August 2017 until Saturday, 12 August 2017.

Vicki Luke will speak at the exhibition launch on Friday, 4 August 2017 at 3pm.

The public are invited to attend and are encouraged to vote for their favourite “Little Library” which will gain the winning artist special recognition. 

Following the exhibition, Intereach Corowa Community Hub will manage the roll out and the on-going maintenance of the Little Libraries across the Council area.

The Little Libraries project is supported by NSW Arts, Country Art Support.