Community street library launches at Rosemont Cottage Toowoomba

A Toowoomba kindergarten has launched their very own seed and book library for the wider Toowoomba community to enjoy.

Thanks to one of their generous families, Rosemont Cottage Eco-Early Education and Care have launched their very own book and seed library this week.
Director Tash Hahn said the library would be a fantastic way for their students, as well as the Toowoomba community, to enjoy having access to more books and to learn more about taking care of the environment.

Kindy students (from left) Macie Crawford, Harrison Schmidt and Ruby Inglis enjoying the new books inside thier street library. Picture: Nev Madsen

“Our new street library was lovingly made by the Schmidt family from 100 per cent recycled materials,” she said.

“Every aspect of the little library has a story, from the timber, to the door handle and even the little chimney on top.

“It’s our hope that our street library will grow to symbolise a love of children’s books, the importance of sustainability and an appreciation of community, which are all part of the Rosemont Cottage ethos.”

Kindy students (from left) Ruby Inglis, Macie Crawford and Harrison Schmidt from Rosemont Cottage in front of their new street library. Picture: Nev Madsen

The little library, located at the front of the centre on Hume St is open to all members of the community and allows children across Toowoomba to swap and share books and seeds.

“We invite the wider community, and our Rosemont Cottage friends to take a book, give a book and share a book – children’s books that is,” Ms Hahn said.

Pre-kindy student Patty Taylor (front) shows off his first library book from the brand new Rosemont Cottage street library. Picture: Nev Madsen

“We’re also hoping to share seeds and produce from out organic fruit and veggie garden and invite the community to share their seeds with us too.

“We will be officially registering our street library this week so the wider Toowoomba community can find it.”