BUDERIM LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INC.

is one of the 60 odd organizations associated with the

BUDERIM WAR MEMORIAL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS (BWMCA)

Established 1887

WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU...

...to visit the Buderim Library, located in the Buderim War Memorial Hall on the corner of Main Street and Gloucester Road.

An excellent range of books including the latest novels and mysteries by best-selling authors, biographies, history, Autraliana etc. and a good selection of Large Print books, are available for borrowing.

Buderim Library is run entirely by volunteers and you can be assured of friendly and personal attention at all times.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership is by subscription:

$22 per year, or $16.50 concession

Visitor rates - $20 refundable deposit plus $2.00 per month.

A BRIEF HISTORY

The Library grew from humble beginnings in 1887, only 20 years after Buderim was first settled. It was started by James Lindsay, one of the original settlers. He arranged with the Brisbane School of Arts for the supply of library books.

These came by packet steamer to Mellum Creek (now Landsborough) and were then brought to Buderim by horse-drawn vehicle. Mr Lindsay loaned them to fellow settlers from his home Ryhope. Shortly afterwards the Buderim School of Arts was built and the library was set up there.

When money was available books were purchased from Brisbane booksellers, or direct from Gordon & Gotch in London.

In 1924 a new building was opened for the School of Arts and the library now had a permanent home.

In 1962 the idea of a memorial section was introduced. Since then many worthwhile books have been presented in memory of friends or relatives.

In 1976 the Library became a separate body with its own constitution.

The Hall underwent major renovation in 1989 including the addition of a brick extension for the library which doubled the space.

Buderim Library has been run for 120 years solely by volunteers. It is possibly one of the oldest, if not the oldest, libraries in Queensland! Today there are 35 volunteers who work a total of 120-150 hours per week.

BOOKS ON WHEELS

For those people who are unable to get to the library themselves we provide a service where books of their choice are delivered once a fortnight a Thursday.

EASTER BOOK MARKET

This is held every year in association with the Annual Easter Fair which is held in the Buderim Community Hall.

This is our major fund-raising venture for the year where all our pre-loved books, either culled from the Library or donated by the public throughout the year, are sold.

We are always very grateful for any book donations made to the Library or for the Book Market.

OPENING HOURS

PHONE:

(07) 54 453779

EMAIL:

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POSTAL ADDRESS:

PO Box 1636
BUDERIM
Qld 4556