They are free libraries open 24 hours a day, seven days a week with no late fees, no library cards and no need to return the books. And they will soon be arriving in the City of Vincent.

The "Little Free Library" concept is simple – give a book to get a book. The small standalone boxes sit on the verge of willing participants and allow anybody to get involved as part of the gift-sharing economy.

A free library open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with no late fee's, no library cards and no need to return the books. Credit:Theresa Youngs-Lachmund

The concept originated in the United States in 2009 as a unique solution to the problem of people not being able to easily access free books. Unlike Australia, public libraries are not free to use in

the states but easier access to books hasn't stopped the vergeside concept from taking flight down under.

The City of Vincent has awarded community group, Transition Town Mt Hawthorn a grant to build another ten Little Free Seed and Book Libraries by August 2017. The group will commence sourcing locations and building the new stands in October.