Little Fibre Library
Baaad Anna’s is proud to support the Little Fibre Library project by providing yarn and resources for community members to take on this initiative.
Use the #littlefreefibrelibrary or #fibrelibrary on Instagram to stay connected with your community!
Grants
Here are some funding opportunities to get supplies.
Neighborhood Small Grants
United Way Local Love Fund
Community groups can also apply for Neighbourhood Matching Funds
Contact us at baaadannas@gmail.com if you would like us to share funding request draft descriptions and budget, as a starting point for your own project request.
Box Construction
Here are a couple of step-by-step tutorials on building your own Library box.
Library with living roof
Library with hinged door
Tips & Tricks
https://littlefreelibrary.org/build/
A great resource from a group of Little Library organizers. Check out their bundle of videos and handful of tips and tricks!
Ideas:
- There are also Etsy or local woodworkers who sell Little Libraries already made, if you don’t have these skills but can fundraise/apply for grant funding to cover this. Here’s an example.
- Chat with local Guides or Scouts groups if they might want to build one a merit badge experience
- If you know of a local woodworker that would be interested in selling these, please drop us a line!
Yarn Supply
As a part of our Upcycle Program, we are happy to stock your fibre box when supplies are available. Email us at baaadannas@gmail.com and we can coordinate a pick up/drop off.
Ideas:
- Talk to local thrift stores to donate any excess fibre art supplies
- Post on your local Buy Nothing facebook page
Resources
Social Media
Join the YVR Litle Fribre Library Facebook Page! Here community members share tips and knowledge on these lovely little boxes.
What’s New
- Creating a Fibre Library in Your Neighborhood
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 - Fibre library updates
Hello, baaadies! I have some wonderful updates for our amazing community. As we continue to grow and spread the joy of fibre arts, I’m thrilled to share with you all the opening of two new libraries! The first is a new Fibre Library at 4312 Georgia St, Burnaby, is now open! You can’t miss the - NEW Fibre Libraries IN YOUR CommunityAn update on our Fibre Libraries has been a long time coming but they continue to grow and thrive. We love this initiative as it empowers anyone (and everyone) to be involved in their fibre arts community. It is so wonderful to see the community members and fibre arts lovers who stepped up to build
- Fibre Libraries Interview
If you missed yesterday’s On The Coast on CBC feature on the Fibre Libraries you can listen to it here. - Live on CBC
There’s been a bit of Baaad in the news lately. We had a lovely feature introducing our Fibre Library concept on CityTV just prior to Knit City featuring Paula of Baaad Anna’s and Janna of Everlea Yarns that you can watch here: And our Baaad Rabbit’s Lending Library was featured by New Westminster Record