Bird's nest zine library
Bird's Nest Zine Library is a not-for-profit Anarchist zine lending library located in Spokane, Washington, U.S.A.
The Bird's Nest collection includes zines, comics, chapbooks and some indie press magazines. Currently the catalogue contains nearly 700 publications, most of which are political, music and perzines. The Bird's Nest collective's focus is on increasing community awareness, recruiting volunteers and adding more zines to the inventory, particularly local and regional zines. Bird's Nest Zine Library functions as a cooperative community and is completely run by volunteers, who are committed to providing zines and zine making resources to the community at no cost.
Events and Projects
Bird's Nest Zine Library held its first no-cost community zine making workshop in July 2010. Bird's Nest volunteers also presented at the Zine Librarian's (Un)Conference in Portland, Oregon on August 30, 2010, and table regularly at community events.
History
Bird's Nest Zine Library opened June 26, 2010 and originally consisted of the combined zine collections of Allynn Carpenter and Lindsae Williams, who created the library.
Browsing
Bird's Nest is located on the third floor of the Community Building at 35 W Main in downtown Spokane, Washington, U.S.A. , and is open for lending 1-5 pm every Wednesday and Friday, or by appointment. Donations of zines are always welcome and appreciated.
Contact
Email: birdsnestzinelibrary@gmail.com for information
