Unusual Libraries

[Cadenza]

Just thought I'd share some interesting pictures of the camel library of Kenya that I was told about in assembly this morning:

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/picture_gallery/05/africa_kenyan_camel_library/html/1.stm

 

There is some information by the pictures but:

 

Each camel carries 2 boxes of books

In each box there are 200 books

Each child can borrow up to two books

The camels travel up to 11km each day

 

There is another library that I will try to find pictures of as well

 

Does anyone else know of any other unusual libraries?

Edited February 25, 2009 by Cadenza

[lexiepiper]

Ohh that's really clever

[Ben]

That's awesome.

[Cadenza]

I think it's really good how they're spreading books to people who do not have as easy access to them as we do and cannot afford them.

[Chimera]

Brilliant! Such a clever initiative!

[Stephanie2008]

Wow that's great I wouldn't like to be the camel though...

[Charm]

Gosh thats a really great idea!

[kehs]

I first heard about the camel library when I read The Camel Bookmobile. It's a fantastic read and in the back there are details of how to donate to this wonderful scheme.

[pipread]

What a great idea. :)I/We take books for granted and I can`t imagine having to wait 2 weeks for the camel library to bring me a book.

[Cadenza]

Another one:

 

The Donkey Library - not only does it help literacy rates, it also teaches to respect animals.

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7777560.stm

(pictures are spread out down the article)

[Ben]

I think it's great for increasing literacy rates.

[Chimera]

I first heard about the camel library when I read The Camel Bookmobile. It's a fantastic read and in the back there are details of how to donate to this wonderful scheme.

 

Thanks Kehs! This has gone straight on my wishlist

[kehs]

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, Chimera. Here's a link to Masha Hamilton's website.

[Chimera]

Thanks!