Infrastructure upgrades for 19 libraries across Victoria

Victorian libraries will share in more than $4 million for upgrades to community facilities as part of the 2024-25 Living Libraries Infrastructure Program.

The funding will see the delivery of new or upgraded library infrastructure projects at 19 libraries across the state.

Croydon Library will receive $1 million towards a new build of a landmark facility that will include a black box theatre, multipurpose rooms and a community services co-working space.

Other projects to receive funding include:

• major upgrades of libraries at Dandenong, Gisborne, Bulleen, Bayswater, Corryong and Thomastown

• upgrades to community facilities in libraries in Bendigo, Morwell and Watsonia

• outreach lockers and library kiosks in Ballarat and Birregurra

• technology upgrades at Wodonga and Wellington libraries

• improvements to libraries in Ararat, Mornington Peninsula and Nagambie to improve functionality and service delivery

• modifications to support after-hours access at Horsham and West Wimmera libraries at their Goroke, Harrow, Kaniva and Edenhope branches.

The Living Libraries Infrastructure Program provides financial support for library facilities across Victoria by providing free access to information and technology and creating spaces that foster community engagement.

The Victorian Government has invested more than $53.3 million over the last ten years into 158 library infrastructure projects, supporting libraries in metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria, and enriching local communities.

The next funding round will open later this year.

For more information on the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program and application process

Image. Living Libraries Infrastructure Program  Credit: Vic Gov