The topic of domes will be high on the agenda when State Librarian Sue Roberts visits Geelong City Library today.
Ms Roberts said she was keen to examine the progress of the domed library redevelopment and explore the role the State Library of Victoria will play in Geelong’s information future.
“The new Geelong library will boldly reimagine the iconic dome library design which has been a centrepiece of the State Library for 100 years.
“While the State Library is celebrating the centenary of our beautiful dome, Geelong Library is undergoing a transformation that will deliver the most up-to-date library services and a wonderful space for the Geelong community.
“The new library will be a valuable information and community hub, generating a positive cultural and financial return for the Geelong community.”
Patti Manolis, CEO of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation said she was delighted at the visit.
“The Geelong Regional Library Corporation values the strong partnership between the State Library of Victoria and public libraries.
“Sue will see clearly the dynamic services that will be delivered from the architecturally designed and dome inspired building currently under development.
“These will include the very latest technologies, an increased collection including digital media and heritage materials, an expanded range of lifelong learning programs and exhibitions as well as great spaces for the local community and visitors to Geelong,” she said.
