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LOST IN BOOKS, a kids' bookshop that speaks your language
6 March, 6.30 – 7.30pm

By Design: The story of LOST IN BOOKS

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Venue

LOST IN BOOKS, a kids' bookshop that speaks your language

40 Harris St, Fairfield NSW 2165, Australia

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Dates

  • 6 March, 6.30 – 7.30pm

Tickets

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Donation $10

Booking

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Phone Bookings: 02 9727 3928

Enquiries

hello@lostinbooks.com.au

Phone: 02 9727 3928

Presented By

Think+DO Tank Foundation, LOST IN BOOKS

LOST IN BOOKS was designed to attract diverse audiences, especially women and children. Join the team behind the fit-out to learn about the principles they employed to create a low-cost, replicable, accessible place that reflects the values of joy, generosity, inclusiveness and empowering the community to solve its own challenges.

Image courtesy of LOST IN BOOKS

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