The Community Library Samford Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit, volunteer-run “swap and drop” library and community hub which:
Despite a very short marketing frame of two weeks, the two day book sale was a great success. Many thanks go to David Reed of Samford Scouts in helping ensure the event was a great success. Thankfully the weather held up until the end of Sunday, despite clouds showing every…
As CLS seven year old A3 Brother printer had begun to develop quirky habits and the external hard drives had started to show faults when checked by a computer technician, their life cycle was obviously coming to an end. Fortunately, the City of Moreton Bay had recently opened a new…
Saturday’s (26th August) car boot sale at the Samford Valley Community Church turned out to be a fabulous success both in weather, vendors and attendees. As clouds moved across the sky, sunshine streamed from behind. Prospective buyers also streamed in throughout the day, with many walking away with armfuls of…
A new service to the public is currently under evaluation. The service aims to provide a free book delivery service to those who are confined to home. In 2017 CLS ran a similar service “Library Bags” which operated through Samford Support Network to their clients. The new service idea is…
As of July 2023, the library finally achieved a very special goal of having all the Keepers (main collection of books) housed in one place. The Keepers are together for the first time in almost three years of the Library being homeless. At this stage the Keepers are yet to…
On an overcast foggy morning, a 25 tonne Franna crane ventured out from Albany Creek and travelled to Wights Mountain for a very special project. Project Book Move – the easiest moving of the nine tonnes of “Keepers” (being the main book collection) the Community Library has ever had.
Early in 2022 the Community Bank Samford advertised through Creative Samford for expressions of interest in designing a series of five panels to adorn the Bank’s wall facing Station Street. A series of conditions, included stipulations to represent past and present Samford, along with flora, fauna and buildings.
Much community interest was aroused when the Community Library Samford declined the invitation to sub-lease space at the Samford Parklands Community Hub (SCHUB).
Win the opportunity to fly around the Samford Valley. Terms and Conditions 500 tickets. Price of tickets $20.00. One First Prize valued at $2,000. This raffle is run by Community Library Samford Inc (CLS).
This video gives a good idea of why our volunteers feel that being part of our library is a good idea for them.
A short description of the service and how the visitor will benefit from it.
A short description of the service and how the visitor will benefit from it.
A short description of the service and how the visitor will benefit from it.
A short description of the service and how the visitor will benefit from it.
27 Browns Road
Wights Mountain
QLD 4520
Australia
info@binderskeepers.com.au
There are a number of interesting ways you can help us out as a volunteer, and help make the library a vibrant and enjoyable experience for all who visit it.