Cadenza Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexiepiper Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Ohh that's really clever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 That's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadenza Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Brilliant! Such a clever initiative! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie2008 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Wow that's great I wouldn't like to be the camel though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Gosh thats a really great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kehs Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipread Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadenza Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I think it's great for increasing literacy rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kehs Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, Chimera. Here's a link to Masha Hamilton's website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimera Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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