Shared Libraries

stories of generosity and action
Written By Ellie ~ Petalplum

In 2017, several residents built the first free book exchange for children in Murwillumbah. In 2019, a local book club got on board and built a second bigger book exchange for adults. The only support they needed from It Takes a Town was to negotiate installation at our local shopping centre. These book exchanges have provided free reading for hundreds of children and adults alike. And their prominent position at our shopping centre provides constant messaging about the value of sharing.

2 children looking at books in a stall of free sharing books - a community book library. We can't see their faces as they're engaged in reading.
Ellie ~ Petalplum

Textile artist, writer, and photographer (among quite a few other things). 
I love working with textiles, natural dyes & slow mindful moments, as well as guiding creatives (artists, crafters, photographers, alternatives therapies) on how to best share their work, voice & authentic self with their community & audience. 

Mama to 3, live in Northern NSW, Australia

Instagram @petalplum

https://petalplum.com.au
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