Our overall aim

To inspire reading, writing and storytelling for all, with people of all ages and lived experiences, and strengthen community connections in the Marysville and Triangle community.

Objectives

1. To be a dynamic and inclusive community-run, not-for-profit group, that makes decisions by open discussion and consensus; and to ensure that all people are included and welcomed to participate in the BookNest in however best they can contribute.

2 To coordinate, manage and run a sustainable and quality second-hand bookshop in Marysville, that provides a diverse and accessible collections of books

3 To contribute funds raised through the bookshop to diverse and creative reading and writing projects locally and with partners in other communities; as well as other local community arts, music and cultural programs.

4 To coordinate and organise a diversity of reading and writing projects, including:

-- Working with local schools to further reading and writing resources and opportunities for children and young people

-- Organise regular writing workshops on all sorts of writing

-- Amplify and support local writing through publications and spoken word and reading events

-- Coordinate a regular reading and writing festival in Marysville

-- Develop a partnership to support other literacy and creative writing projects in communities where such resources are limited

5. To collaborate with partner and other organisations locally, including MiRA, TAG, Marysville Historical Society, Marysville and Triangle Community Foundation, Murrindindi Council.