Libraries Change Lives

Libraries are evolving

• Online classrooms New skillsets and career pathways are more accessible than ever with the training courses offered online and on public library computers.
• Playgroups Public libraries are some of the first social spaces available to young children where they can learn to share, play, read and interact.
• Social Clubs Communities are formed in public library spaces with English language conversation classes, book clubs, film societies and networking events.
• Art galleries Exhibition spaces are open to artists from a range of disciplines to present their work to the community.
• Theatres Community productions can find their audiences in spaces set up for a range of performances, presentations and recreation classes.
• Streaming Services Free streaming services offer access to incredible collections including recent release, arthouse, documentary, classic film and music.
• Recording Studios Budding and established musicians can access recording equipment and spaces, instruments and software to create their next track.
• Study desks School students don’t always have everything they need to study at home. Public libraries offer free Wi-Fi, computers and spaces to read and think.
• Boardrooms New businesses can find the support they need to grow with bookable office spaces, video conferencing facilities and seminars.
• Lecture Halls Public libraries offer an extensive program of talks, panels and seminars from artists, writers, academics and other experts in many subject areas.
• Lounge rooms Collections go beyond books to offer everything from gaming systems, and mobile tablets to toys, films and music.
• Science Labs Children can explore and learn in STEM programs to develop a fascination that may become a career.