Exciting News for fibre lovers on Vancouver Island. A brand-new Fibre Library is now open located at 298 Quadra Pl, Comox, where you can take what you need and share what you have!

In today’s fast-paced world, finding ways to connect with neighbors and promote creativity is more important than ever. It offers a unique way to foster connection with your fellow crafty community.

Here’s how you can set up a fiber library in your neighborhood, with resources for funding, construction, and supplies.

Funding Opportunities

Neighborhood Small Grants provide funding to support local projects that bring community members together. These grants can be used to purchase materials and supplies for your fiber library.

The United Way Local Love Fund focuses on initiatives that improve local communities. Applying for this fund can help cover the costs of your fiber library project, from construction materials to yarn supplies.

Community groups can apply for Neighbourhood Matching Funds, which require you to match the funds provided with volunteer time, in-kind donations, or other resources. This can be a great way to involve more people in your project and multiply the impact of your funding.

For draft descriptions and budget templates to help with your funding applications, email us at baaadannas@gmail.com

Building Your Fiber Library

Building your own library box can be a rewarding experience. Here are two detailed tutorials to get you started:

• Library with Living Roof: This unique design features a green roof that adds a touch of nature to your fiber library.
• Library with Hinged Door: A practical and straightforward design that makes accessing the contents easy.

For additional guidance, check out the Little Free Library resource page, which offers a variety of videos and tips.

Tips & Tricks

• If woodworking isn’t your strong suit, consider purchasing a pre-made library box from Etsy or local woodworkers. Fundraising or grant funding can help cover these costs.
• Engage local Guides or Scouts groups in your project. Building a fiber library can be a great merit badge experience.
• Know a local woodworker who might be interested in collaborating? Let us know!

Stocking Your Fiber Library

Once your library is built, stocking it with materials is the next step. Here are some ways to gather supplies:

Our Upcycle Program can provide yarn and other fiber arts supplies when available. Contact us at baaadannas@gmail.com to arrange pick up or drop off.

• Reach out to thrift stores for donations of excess fiber art supplies.
• Post on your local Buy Nothing group to request donations from your community.

Additional Resources

To help spread the word and maintain your fiber library, we’ve created a few resources:

• Download plaques like the fiber-library-plaque-v2 and donated-by-friends-of-BADownload to label your library and acknowledge contributors.
• Use our baaad-annas-logo to brand your fiber library and promotional materials.

Social Media and Community Engagement

Join the YVR Little Fiber Library Facebook Page to connect with other fiber library enthusiasts. This community is a great place to share tips, ideas, and success stories.

Creating a fiber library in your neighborhood is a fantastic way to promote creativity and community spirit. With the right resources and a bit of effort, you can create a lasting, positive impact in your area.