Geelong Regional Library Corporation will receive nearly $2.4 million as part of the state government’s Public Libraries Funding Program.
Geelong Regional Library Corporation libraries will receive $2.374 million with $261,327 going to Surf Coast Shire libraries, $80,579 for Queenscliff, $1,613,050 for City of Greater Geelong, $210,000 for Golden Plains Shire and $209,203 for Colac Otway Shire.
The Public Libraries Funding Program provides annual funding for public libraries across Victoria so that they can provide valuable library services. This funding will expand library collections, boost online services and provide library and outreach programs.
The Public Libraries Funding Program has been allocated $48.1 million in funding for the 2022-2023 financial year.
Local libraries are much-loved community facilities in Victoria. Across the state, more than two million library members borrow more than 31 million items from libraries every year.
“We’re supporting learning and education, and this funding will ensure that libraries can continue to provide accessible and engaging resources to communities across Victoria through the Public Library Funding Program,” Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne said.
“It’s great to see the government continuing to support local libraries to deliver high-quality resources for our community through the Public Libraries Funding Program,” Member for South Barwon Darren Cheeseman said.
“As our community grows, so do their needs. This funding will provide the Geelong and Surf Coast communities to have improved access to digital technology and resources, literacy support services, traditional collections, event spaces and workstations.”
For information on the Public Libraries Funding Program, visit localgovernment.vic.gov.au.
