Just a reminder that the Little Tiny Library will be open today from 1500-1800! You can also visit us on Thursday and Saturday between the same times. Just pop in for a nose around, if nothing else. 
If you would like to visit us outside of those times. then please drop us an email. We’re a safe space for out, curious and questioning folk, and will happily make time for anyone who wishes to visit us discretely.
“It was a long weary time, for the Boy was too ill to play, and the little Rabbit found it rather dull with nothing to do all day long. But he snuggled down patiently, and looked forward to the time when the Boy should be well again, and they would go out in the garden amongst the flowers and the butterflies and play splendid games in the raspberry thicket like they used to.” – Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit
Unfortunatley, the library will not be occupied today, as one of our librarians is unwell. However, unlike the Velveteen Bunny, you do not have to wait to invigorate your imagination. If you let us know, we can come over and open by appointment.
Email: admin@tinylibrary.co.uk
Today we had a visit from the lovely Mel, co-author of Pop & Olly book, “What Does LGBT+ Mean?”. She bought with her a selection of books, to donate to the library, and we had some really interesting discussion about what she does, the library and how small actions can make a huge difference.
Thank you, Mel, for your donation, your support, and the impact you have on the broader community! It was so lovely to meet you.
Unfortunately, all our lovely librarians are unable to open the doors this evening, so we will be closed. However, we’ll be welcoming visitors and donations again at 3pm Saturday!
After the success of our opening night, we had a look at a few things and decided that we needed to look at some safeguarding for our amazing volunteer librarians, and our patrons. So, we took a couple of weeks to ensure that all our ducks were perfectly aligned, our eggs were not all in one basket and that we had everything up together. We are confident that we have achieved that and we can happily announce that our doors are open!
Ash and I will be on site until 1800 today, and we’ll be back again at 1500 on Thursday to, once again, throw the doors open wide (but not too wide, as it’s still a bit chilly). Please come down and see us, even if it’s just out of curiosity. Our little collection is growing, and it’s such a shame seeing it all unread.
Hot and cold drinks, free wifi and a good book, hidden away from the rest of Portland. What’s not to love?
We are finally open! Last night, Weds 26th, we opened the door to our Little Tiny Library with some very moving poetry, mural painting, chilli and chat. We’re grateful to everyone who attended, and so uplifted by the feedback.
With just a few short hours to go before we open our doors, we’re all here taking care of the last few bits and pieces.
Come and join us tonight, at 18:00, for our grand opening!
77 Fortuneswell, DT5 1LY
What Three Words: ///flank.perch.pixies
Just 2 sleeps until the grand opening! Ash has a chair to sit on, while they check your books in an out, the leaflets are in the leaflet stand, the charity adds are up, the wall is mural ready and, most importantly, the sofa is installed.
We’re really proud of how much we have achieved over the last week. All it needs is a few tweaks, and we’ll be ready to invite you all in.
“Every painting is a voyage into a sacred harbour.” – Giotto di Bondone
Cat’s beautiful blue is just the start. It’s the foundation for the mural that our guest artist, and all round awesome person, Maddy will be creating on our opening night. Maddy will not be alone in this endeavour. All our guests will be invited to submit drawing and they will upscale it and incorporate it into the final design!
If you want to be involved in the creation of our “Sacred Harbour”, then come and join us on Wednesday at 1800!
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