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Visiting your local library
Libraries provide a safe and welcoming space for you to browse, learn and connect.
Your local library provides much more than books. It’s also a vital community hub with free safe spaces for work, study, and play.
Libraries have expanded what they offer too. Some examples include musical instruments, game consoles, bike repair kits, seeds, and child or dog toys.
Most libraries offer a range of programs and services. However, you can still browse books and find free entertainment.
Your local library provides much more than books. It’s also a vital community hub with free safe spaces for work, study, and play.
Libraries have expanded what they offer too. Some examples include musical instruments, game consoles, bike repair kits, seeds, and child or dog toys.
Most libraries offer a range of programs and services. However, you can still browse books and find free entertainment.
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Free and equal access
Libraries provide free and equal access to information and resources. From the comfort of your home, you can also access many online resources. For example:
- Books
- Magazines, and newspapers
- Audiobooks
- CDs and DVDs
- Materials that can be used for education, entertainment, or personal growth.
Libraries provide free access to computers and WiFi. Many libraries offer training programs and workshops to help you develop digital skills.
Libraries provide free and equal access to information and resources. From the comfort of your home, you can also access many online resources. For example:
- Books
- Magazines, and newspapers
- Audiobooks
- CDs and DVDs
- Materials that can be used for education, entertainment, or personal growth.
Libraries provide free access to computers and WiFi. Many libraries offer training programs and workshops to help you develop digital skills.
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When you can’t get to a library
Libraries can keep you connected in other ways when you can’t get out and about. For example, access to technology, resources, and services such as:
- Online platforms to access books, media, programs, courses, and resources.
- Book bundles and grab bags if you can’t browse the shelves.
- Outreach services with mobile libraries, pop-up libraries, window visits, and drop-in events. Some libraries also partner with local organisations like food banks.
- Libraries with mobile services offer WiFi, laptops, and telehealth access.
Libraries can keep you connected in other ways when you can’t get out and about. For example, access to technology, resources, and services such as:
- Online platforms to access books, media, programs, courses, and resources.
- Book bundles and grab bags if you can’t browse the shelves.
- Outreach services with mobile libraries, pop-up libraries, window visits, and drop-in events. Some libraries also partner with local organisations like food banks.
- Libraries with mobile services offer WiFi, laptops, and telehealth access.
A community hub
Libraries play an important role in community engagement, social inclusion, and diversity. They have traditionally been the go-to place for local history and genealogy research. This hasn’t changed, but now you may also find your local library is organising and hosting:
- Book and media clubs
- Author talks
- Workshops to teach various skills
- Book and film clubs
- Film screenings
- Art exhibitions
- Boardgame and hobbyist events
- Children’s services and school holiday programs
- Social events.
Libraries play an important role in community engagement, social inclusion, and diversity. They have traditionally been the go-to place for local history and genealogy research. This hasn’t changed, but now you may also find your local library is organising and hosting:
- Book and media clubs
- Author talks
- Workshops to teach various skills
- Book and film clubs
- Film screenings
- Art exhibitions
- Boardgame and hobbyist events
- Children’s services and school holiday programs
- Social events.
Why you’ll enjoy visiting a library
Libraries use new technology to meet growing community needs. However, people still enjoy visiting libraries for the social aspects and community interaction.
Most libraries are well-designed and welcoming spaces that make you feel good. They’re anchors of community life and great spaces to meet new people. Free access to computers, WiFi, and safe spaces are other bonuses.
Libraries contribute to the idea that the community is a good place to be. They enhance the social and cultural health of the community.
Libraries use new technology to meet growing community needs. However, people still enjoy visiting libraries for the social aspects and community interaction.
Most libraries are well-designed and welcoming spaces that make you feel good. They’re anchors of community life and great spaces to meet new people. Free access to computers, WiFi, and safe spaces are other bonuses.
Libraries contribute to the idea that the community is a good place to be. They enhance the social and cultural health of the community.
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Find your nearest library
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To find your nearest library service, use the links below:
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More helpful information
If you need more information, take the LiveUp quiz or get in touch with one of our helpful team on 1800 951 971. You can find more tips and advice by following the links below:
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If you need more information, take the LiveUp quiz or get in touch with one of our helpful team on 1800 951 971. You can find more tips and advice by following the links below:
Like millions of Australians, I’ve fallen back in love with my local library
Libraries are about 'people, not books' as they survive and thrive in the digital age
Libraries become safe spaces for those seeking refuge from emergencies
Mount Gambier's Library of Things shares the load with locals tackling the cost of living
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