Celebrating the Success of the Japanese Children's Library Used Book Fair
24 March 2025
We’re so thankful for the amazing turnout at our used book fair on March 16th and 23rd, which helped support the reopening of the Japan Children's Library! It was truly heartwarming to see so many familiar faces and to welcome new friends too. Thanks to your generosity, we raised about $2,500 on the first day and around $1,800 on the second day, making a fantastic total of $4,300!
But this event was more than just a book sale—it turned into a lovely community gathering! We created a flea market space, offered potted plants and feijoas that were generously donated, and organised fun activities for the kids, like face painting and a bouncy ball scooping corner. It warmed our hearts to see families smiling and laughing together!
We’re excited to keep the momentum going with more fundraising efforts through our crowdfunding campaign and various upcoming events. Your support means the world to us, and we truly appreciate your kindness and cooperation!
**Upcoming Events:**
- **Saturday, April 19:** Come and enjoy a Sausage Sizzle Sale at Mitre 10 Mega Albany!
- **Saturday, April 26:** Don’t miss our Japanese Storytelling Marathon, featuring five delightful storytelling sessions in Japanese (about 30 minutes each).
Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community!