By Esther Lauaki
Point Cook library is proving to be a resounding hit in the community.
The library has welcomed more than 220,444 people through its doors since reopening after an upgrade last year.
In that time, 430,572 items have been borrowed and nearly 15,000 people have attended its programs.
Wyndham learning city portfolio holder Josh Gilligan said that the new and improved library was part of the overall $5.2 million redevelopment of the Point Cook Community Learning Centre.
“Since the Point Cook Library reopened, books, DVDs and other items have been flying off the shelf and the feedback from the community has been overwhelmingly positive,” Cr Gilligan said.
“Less than a month after reopening in September last year, 52 per cent of our collection was out on loan at the one time, including 80 per cent of our picture books.
“Our busiest month ever was in May this year, where we saw 27,298 people through the door. To meet the demand and interest in learning at our libraries, two new programs were introduced for adults – craft and conversation and Language Café.”
Cr Gilligan said the Language Café had been so popular that a second weekly session was added.
“We continue to make learning vibrant and interactive,” he said.
“One of the enhancements we’ve made since reopening the doors is the installation of a mural in the children’s book area featuring artwork and text from the picture book
Wide Big World, written by Maxine Beneba Clarke.”
Details: wyndham.vic.gov.au/venues/point-cook-library
