A PLACE WHERE NEW CHAPTERS CAN BEGIN
The Footpath Library offers books and reading glasses to people experiencing homelessness. Reading is food for the mind and soul… no matter who you are.
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DONATE
A little can mean a lot.
Your donation helps us keep the wheels turning and the shelves stacked, so more vulnerable people can experience the joy of reading. -
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Be part of the story.
Join our community of volunteers who share books and conversation with those who need it most. -
PARNTER WITH US
Help turn a new page.
By partnering with us, you and your organisation can help bring stories and hope to more people across Australia.
WHAT WE DO
We’re Australia’s only free-giving mobile library for people experiencing homelessness.
We provide free books, reading glasses and a welcoming conversation to anyone who stops by. Every exchange, every story shared, is a chance for connection and kindness.
Everyone deserves the comfort, escape and inspiration that reading books can bring.
OUR IMPACT IN 2025
12,537
books shared
pairs of reading glasses provided
1,807
Over 6,660
lives enriched by access to books
35+
mobile library services locations across NSW, VIC and WA
Help The Footpath Library continue spreading connection, comfort and hope.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe in the power of stories to change lives. Books can nourish the imagination and provide a safe place for every heart and every mind to roam. They can bring calm to chaos and remind us we’re not alone.
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