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Some people say that your temperament, hidden books you have read, and the way you walk, so either travel, or read, body and mind, there must be one on the road.
In fact, in Australia, a country that attaches great importance to reading, large and small libraries are everywhere, and you never have to worry about not having books to read.
Not only do schools have their own special libraries, each community also has a rich collection of community libraries.
Moreover, in order to encourage people to read, Australia holds a variety of wonderful reading activities every year, from the "parent-child book club" in school to the "reading week" in the community. They encourage people to read more through various forms. Enjoy the book sea, feel the rich spiritual world.
More recently, a similar activity is taking place across Australia, known as the "Street Library" (Street libraries).
The so-called "street library", in fact, is a "mini-library" in the front yard.
This kind of library does not need a card, does not need to return the book, also does not have any regulation, you just need to put your own collection in a wooden box, and share with everyone.
Neighbors, friends, or passers-by can take a book with them if they are interested.
After reading, you can return the book, lend it to others, take out a book of your own, put it in it, and share it with others.
This kind of street library is obviously more convenient than those public libraries. On the way to school, on the way from work, between the turns of the walk, you can take a copy of the book home.
Moreover, don't read a few books, but update very quickly, basically after a week or two, all the books in the face will change completely.
Such a mobile library, like a box full of magic, can create a whole new world for you every time!
There are also many primary and secondary schools, also involved in this activity, they hope that through this way, encourage children to read more, feel the fun of reading.
This "street library", which was launched in 2015, now has about 150 across Australia.
However, the project's sponsors believe that one day, its number will surpass the public library as the most convenient source of reading.
Australian netizens not only welcomed the creative library, but also posted their own "street libraries".
Netizen Kylie Macdonald:
I live in Killara, New State. This is our Street Library. Since having it, my children have had more reading opportunities. Yesterday, a passer-by thanked me for bringing valuable spiritual wealth to the community.
Netizen Susan Prior:
My family lives in Chelmer,. I gave my library a name, "mighty fine book swap." He's been in my front yard for three years, and since I had it, I've been more fond of reading.
Netizen Jill Gorrie:
This is my "Street Library" in Port Macquarie. It not only enriches my spiritual world, but also brings a lot of joy to others. The children love to open the door and choose a book they like to read. I think, the more this street library, the better!
Netizen Sharon Hayes:
My family lives in Kingsvill, Victoria. This is my "Street Library," which is about to be built.
Netizen Kate Jones:
This is my Street Library in Port Macquarie, and my neighbors and I like it very much.
Netizen Vicki Harding:
My family lives in Earlwood,. This is my Street Library. Although there are often changes in the book, but never less, I can read different books every day.
Netizen Cath Mok:
My family lives in Deepdene, Victoria. This is my Street Library. This idea is so great that it opens up a whole new world for us!
Netizen Jenny Hartican:
It is amazing that a small town at the southernmost tip of Southport, Tasmania, Australia, even has such a "street library".
Some netizens, although they did not have a "street library", said:
This kind of idea must give a big praise! I think we can also set up such a library in the waiting room of the local doctor, so that we can read while waiting, both without delay.
I have seen several such libraries in the front yard of other people's homes. I'm going to build one myself. This will not only send out the many books in our family, but also enhance the feelings of our neighbors. Is there anything better to start with than a discussion book?
I've never heard of a street library before, but I think it's a great idea! I like the feeling of community-building. In today's society, people are increasingly estranged, so it's great to get closer to each other in this way.
I've seen this kind of street library in Europe and North America, and I thought it was a great idea at the time, and I didn't expect it to happen in Australia. In the past, books they didn't want were donated to charitable organizations, but now they can be shared with others.
I like Australia. This is a country where every effort is made to encourage people to read and keep their hearts pure and spiritual. One day I must go to Australia.
In fact, as the netizen said, Australia is a very pro-reading country, and often organizes various activities to encourage people to read more.
Last year, two Melbourne girls launched a campaign called "Books in Travel" (Books on the Rail), calling on people to leave a book on Melbourne's subway and bus for other passengers to discover and read. The book was then passed on to the next passenger, and it was still being relayed to this day.
You can also attach notes to the book, write down your own reading feelings, and share with strangers. It feels like message in a bottle, and there's a little bit of romance.
In this way, the two girls hope to regain their interest in reading and make more people fall in love with it.
One might ask, what's the use of reading so many books? It can neither bring you wealth, fame, status, nor will it change your dull life? This question, I think, Argentine blind writer Borges can tell us the answer.
The Argentine blind writer Borges once said: "heaven has given me a vast sea of books, and a pair of invisible eyes, even so, I still secretly imagine that heaven should be the shape of a library."
I always believe that all the books I have read will not be read in white, it will always help me perform better on some occasion in the future, reading can give people strength, it can give people more happiness!
So, when you see such a magic book box in the streets of Australia, and when you see a surprise drifting book in Melbourne's subway, you might as well open it up and pass it on. This is the inner power that you can't find in the noisy but virtual network world, and this is the little bit of adorable part of Australia!
