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2015
Mary Mageau’s idea of a Library for Samford began alongside Julie Martin and Wendy Sonnenburg.
The Library started in a private garage shed.
The idea developed from a simple “drop and swap” model to the present day specialised reference & Australian author focused Library.
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2016 | January
Volunteers of Samford Community Library Facebook page began as a closed page and in February changed to Volunteers of Samford Commons Community Library.
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2016
Access to Building
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2016 | February
Name changed to Samford Commons Community Library
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2016 | March
First meeting with Samford Commons as one member of a collective group
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2016 | March
First furniture donation received as donations from the State Library Qld and Oakleigh State School.
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2016 | April
Mark Furner MP organised a donation of books along with Paul Smith.
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2016 | May
Samford Commons Community Library Logo developed in line with Samford Commons logo.
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2016 | May
SCCL webpage created.
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2016 | June
First fund raising effort through the Wellbeing Forever Festival in John Scott Park.
Activities included a recycled books craft table and story telling.
A total of 23 members recorded.
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2016 | July
Grant received from Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Assn for office printer and computer approx. $1,745.00
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2016 | July
First bags sewed by volunteers for Samford Support Network Book Swap program.
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2016 | August
Ron Marsh donated an extensive collection of 1200 military books dating back to WWI.
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2016 | August
Locked out of building – roof deemed unstable.
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2016 | September
Building 10 (Yellow building) available for book storage.
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2016 | October
Bunnings Brendale Sausage Sizzle Samford Commons Community Library raised $1,190
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2016 | November
End of year Christmas party at Kristina Challands.
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2016 | November
Small Farming & Gardening Library set up for Millen Farm and Marist 180 students on site.
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2016 | November
Samford Valley Markets stall raised $150.
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2016 | December
Recycled Christmas tree made by Linda Murray featured in The Village Pump news.
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2017 | January
MYERS donated a large selection of shelving and other items with the closing of the Brookside store.
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2017 | January
Limited entry to building.
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2017 | February
Cr Darren Grimwade met with Library members to discuss new building & site concerns.
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2017 | March
Men’s Shed visit to stabilise shelving.
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2017 | April
Little Library bicycle (set up by Wendy Sonnenburg, Secretary) donated to Spokes Cafe.
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2017 | May
Costa Georgiadis visit and interviewed “The Three Librarians” three kelpies owned by Linda Murray and other CLS volunteers.
Interview filmed and posted to Costa Facebook page. Also featured Little Library made by Wendy Sonnenburg.
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2017 | May
Hillbrook School donated a large selection of books.
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2017 | May
Money Boxes made by Wendy Sonnenburg for fund raising and Signage made up.
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2017 | June
13 bays of purchased book shelving delivered by Wendy & Alan Sonnenburg.
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2017 | June
Bill Gibson of RSL presentation.
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2017 | June
Samford Commons claims Library books and fittings as their asset $93, 925.00.
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2017 | July
SCCL Sustainability in an Urbanised Rural Community Panel.
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2017 | July
SCCL stall showcased the Library at the Samford Show.
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2017 | August
Ute load of books donated to “The Warriors Return & First Responders” for fundraising.
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2017 | September
Book Celebration Day SCCL Reading Hour at John Scott Park.
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2017 | October
SCCL plea “no more book donations please” (no room).
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2017 | November
SCCL book sale and activities at the Maker Festival.
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2017 | November
First book sale fund raiser “Big Book Bonanza” at Maker Festival raised $1,300.
