so freakin’ cool
who needs a book mobile when you can have a book boat, or a book donkey?
Unusual libraries [Prince Rupert Public Library]
[c/o Library Link of the Day (the RSS feed) 26 jun '04]
what strikes me more than just the uniqueness of these libraries is how much they are beloved by their patrons, and the diverse services they offer. the floating libraries not only bring books to communities, but they serve as cultural centers, showing movies and providing speakers and workshops. book backpackers also travel with writers to meet and talk to locals. and camels are ideal for carrying books to communities in kenya, not only because they can go for days with large loads and without water, but because people love camels.
it follows that whole notion of taking the library to the patrons when the patrons can’t get to the library. it’s about outreach, kids. so cool.
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