The Third Place game

Some details re the Third Place game that was played in Caloundra recently, just prior the the Third Place Forum hosted by Caloundra City Libraries in June 2007 . An interesting and insightful exercise about third places........ More information about the game will be posted in the near future.

Public spaces, third places, and libraries

For an interesting site that explores public spaces: http://www.pps.org/ - The project for public spaces.
The April newsletter looks at libraries as third places - some excellent ideas and examples. Take a look............. http://www.pps.org/info/newsletter/april2007/

Third places, libraries and the public realm...

Kevin Harris spoke about Third places, libraries and the public realm at the recent forum hosted by Caloundra City Libraries in Beerwah. Follow this link for a short summary of his session.

Libraries: the Third Place Forum

For information on the program for the Libraries - Third Place Forum follow this link......

http://www.library.caloundra.qld.gov.au/05_whats_new/whats_new.htm

Libraries: The Third Place Forum

When: Friday 8 June, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Where: Beerwah Hall, Peachester Road Beerwah, Queensland

Caloundra City Libraries presents a forum exploring the concept of libraries as Third Places, as places of connection and cohension within communities. The forum features acclaimed international presenters.

• Kevin Harris, Local Level, UK
• Barbara MacKerrow and Bry Kopu - Puke Ariki library, gallery and museum complex, New Plymouth, New Zealand
• Jane Carr - Education Queensland
• Vicki McDonald - State Library of Queensland
• Examples of best practice from across the state

Libraries - The Third Place - practical, creative, professional development.
Strategies for:

• Best practice community engagement for your library, museum or arts space.
• Maximising community connections, contributing to stronger communities
• Growing library spaces as people places - future proofing community spaces
• Evaluating public programming
• Secure funding... make the words count
• Advocacy - keeping you library on top of your organisational pyramid!