Public libraries media highlights 2022

glass sliding doors with 'welcome' in white writing in multiple languages

The outstanding work of Victoria’s public libraries was recognised in the mainstream media throughout 2022. Here is a selection of highlights. There were significant articles on the value of libraries,…

Warm Winter Read Evaluation Report now available

The Public Libraries Victoria Warm Winter Read working group is delighted to present the Warm Winter Read Evaluation Report. The report synthesises the results of the staff survey, circulation and…

Library Makerspaces webinar recording

Screen short showing nine people's faces in 3 x 3 boxes in an online webinar

Following the success of our 2022 event, PLV again partnered with the Committee for Melbourne to deliver an online webinar on Library Makerspaces as part of the Digital Innovation Festival…

Victorian Library Makerspace Showcase

Three people are sitting at a table, from left to right, a young woman with a short, dark bob; a man with a beard, whose face is angled toward a whiteboard behind him, and a woman with long dark hair. The woman on the right is gesturing at the whiteboard with a pen. The whiteboard shows marketing in orange pen. On the table in front of the trio is a bunch of black power cords and coloured cables.

A growing number of Victoria’s public libraries offer makerspaces as part of their suite of services but what does it take to be successful? Join Public Libraries Victoria (PLV) and…