Byron Bay Friends Of The Library

Our next booksale is on Friday 13th April, 9.30am – 1pm, outside the Byron Bay Library. Donations of books, CDs or DVDs can be left at the Library, or come and say hello and bring them on the day.

Our new library building is quickly being realised, so what does “make” a great public library? Our new library has the chance to start afresh, and here are some thoughts from the Web:

How To Make Your Library Great (US)
Library Building And Design (State Library Of Queensland)

And the majestic awesome New York Public Library, NYPL

We meet at the Byron Bay Services Club……more

BBFOL is a member of FOLA and you can read all about FOLA at their new look and updated website. We were the proud recipients of the FOLA Colin Watson Award For Advocacy 2011 and belonging to a National organisation enables us to connect and share information and experiences with other FOL groups. If you are also passionate about the role of public libraries within a community be sure to read an anniversary paper presented by FOLA President Dr Alan Bundy AM – Community Partners: Local Government, Public Libraries And Their Friends (PDF)

Work is underway planning, plotting, scheming a whole year’s worth of reading and literacy awareness across Australia throughout 2012. More….

“For books are the sleepers on the railway of life, the pickets in the fence of your history, the bricks with which you’ve built your brain.” Phillip Adams.

Like this quote? Please comment, or email us at byronbayfol@gmail.com

We have received some emails regarding issues to do with library cards, overdue and lost books and enquiries to the library. Please note we support library activities but are not employed there. All contact details can be found on the RTRL Network website.