BOOK lovers in Swindon can now attend a new library to get their literary fill.

But the new book depository is rather smaller than the likes of the Central Library, measuring 2sq ft.

It is the town’s first Little Free Library and has been installed at the Savernake Street Social Hall, in Old Town.

It was created with the help of the Little Free Library UK group in partnership with the Eastcott Community Organisation, which runs a range of community events at the venue, including a free shop and a regular reading group.

A £400 grant from Swindon Borough Council was used to fund the scheme.

“This is the first, but we’re hoping to create many more Little Free Libraries in Swindon and the south west of England,” said Nick Cheshire, the director of Little Free Library UK.

“There are currently two Little Free Libraries in Bath and one set to open in Torbay later this summer, with work under way for a Bristol project too.”

And the town’s first little library is suitably unique in design, said Caroline Davies-Khan, the chairman of the Eastcott Community Organisation which manages the hall, “When we heard about it (Little Free Libraries) we just loved the idea,” said Caroline.

“It is amazing, we love it. It is open to everyone, for grown up books and children’s books, and is there for people to bring and take books whenever they like and we just love the idea.”

Old Town artist Lynette Thomas, of Artkore Mosaics, created the mosaic covering.

The intricate mosaic art makes use of recycled pottery and china, including cups, plates and even old teapots, which are broken into colourful pieces of varying size to create the beautiful design.

“I have really enjoyed creating the Little Free Library mosaic,” said artist Lynette.

The Little Free Library was launched on Sunday, July 12 during the community’s Big Lunch and Neighbourhood Party event, with people taking and donating books straight away. It is open 24 hours a day.