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Welcome to our new website

The Footpath Library has come a long way since it kicked off with Sarah Garnett in Sydney in 2003. Now in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, and with a team of volunteers to boot, The Footpath Library’s outgrown its old website. We’ve been working pretty hard behind the scenes to put together a website that fits [...]

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On the Radio: ABC Melbourne Saturday breakfast with Hilary Harper

Listen to Sarah discussing The Footpath Library with ABC Radio’s Hilary Harper here.

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Sarah Garnett honoured by Positively Remarkable Women

The Footpath Library’s founder Sarah Garnett was humbled and honoured to be featured by the Positively Remarkable Women project, which draws attention to women who, as the website states, ’have/had a positive impact on their community…who fight for the underdog or for those unable to speak for  themselves…who broaden our horizons through ideas and innovation—women who [...]

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Bookmarks from St Catherine’s students

The Year 7 students at St Catherine’s in Sydney made some bookmarks to accompany their bookdrive donation. We’re thrilled and know our customers will be too. Truth be told, we’ve been eyeing off a couple we’d like for ourselves and might need the students to get designing and colouring stat!

Homeless Connect - Brisbane

Brisbane Homeless Connect

It’s almost time for biannual event Homeless Connect again in Brisbane. We’ll be heading down to hand out books, catch up with our clients, and to meet new ones. We think it’ll be a perfect time to pick up a couple of books to enjoy in the spring sunshine or to put away for some [...]