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B.C. capital’s little free library project passes 800 boxes, 85,000 books

Victoria neighbourhood launches latest placemaking project, upcycled from a pallet
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Teale Phelps Bondaroff, Greater Victoria Placemaking Network board member and Little Free Library enthusiast, stops for a read at library on Richardson Street near Oak Bay. (Black Press Media file photo)

The region’s 800th little free library in the region started life – well probably as a tree – but also a pallet before landing in the 1200 block of Pembroke Street with a sleek new look.

Installed by Gaye Sihin, an investor and admirer of architecture, Victoria’s latest little free library is an adorable replica of the house behind it. The pretty little lending box was built by Ray Young who upcycles old wood pallets into incredible things, including libraries, through his company I Used To Be A Pallet.

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