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SFU students collaborate on miniature library project

By: Amal Abdullah, Staff Writer   The SFU School of Contemporary Arts (SCA), in collaboration with the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA), launched 11 Free Little Libraries — repurposed old newsprint boxes where people can take, borrow, or donate books throughout downtown Vancouver starting in early May. These self-governed lending libraries, created in the spirit of building community in Vancouver, are intended to create a sense of engagement, safety, and happiness in the city. [caption id="attachment_104482" align="alignleft" width="276"] (Chris Ho / The Peak)[/caption]      No longer being used for magazine distribution, the newsprint boxes were repurposed by students…

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