Public libraries serve many different purposes, but in Maribyrnong this winter, another service is being added to the list: keeping people warm.
Libraries have long done this of course, but in addition to providing shelter from the wind and rain, Maribyrnong’s public libraries are now offering warm clothing too.
For free.
Yes, really.
This is part of Maribyrnong council’s Coats for Kindness coat drive which is underway now.
Anyone with surplus coats or other clean winter clothing to spare, can drop them off at any of the five Maribyrnong library branches, Maribyrnong, Footscray, West Footscray, Braybrook and Yarraville.
Those items will then be made available for free at three of those library branches.
Those who need something cosy to wear are welcome to browse the warm clothing racks at Braybrook, Footscray and West Footscray libraries.
If a coat, a jumper, a jacket, a scarf or any other warm winter clothing item is of interest, it can be taken for free – no questions asked.
Yes, really.
Not convinced? Head down to Braybrook, Footscray and West Footscray libraries and see for yourself. Or even better, go to any one of the five Maribyrnong library branches and donate some warm weather clothing of your own.
Whether it’s a pair of mittens, a beanie, a vest or, of course, a coat, if you don’t need it, someone else certainly will.
Coats for Kindness runs until the end of winter.
For more information, call your local library branch or visit the Maribyrnong libraries website: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/library/Home
