Maribyrnong council’s Library Plan 2023-25 is now available, following extensive community engagement.
Council endorsed the Library Plan earlier this month after receiving thousands of comments and feedback.
According to council, almost 4,000 comments were received from more than 1,300 people during October and November 2022.
Council said community members were able to engage through all library branches, online and at a number of pop-up information sessions around the municipality.
Council’s library plan is said to be designed to become welcoming, progressive spots that inspire connection and learning.
The plan is guided by four strategic themes including safe and welcome spaces.
Council said the spaces should be welcoming, uplifting and promote access and inclusion, becoming spaces that are havens for the diverse communities and encourage connection, learning and recreation.
Learning and engagement is the second theme , which council said anticipates community needs, building literacy and social connection while supporting a thriving community.
The third theme is discovery and creativity, according to council will provide experiences that inspire visitors to discover, create and explore.
Council said the collection, services and programs should be something the diverse communities see themselves in.
A future-ready workplace is the fourth theme, council said it’s staff possesses the skills, expertise and resources to provide a progressive, responsive and industry leading library service.
