MACKSVILLE Library has reopened following a seven-week refurbishment, unveiling contemporary new spaces designed especially for children, young people and community groups.
The upgrade was made possible through a $346,224 grant from the State Library of New South Wales.
Nambucca Valley Council General Manager Bede Spannagle said the transformation has created a brighter, more inviting environment for visitors of all ages.
“It’s great to see Macksville Library has reopened today for our community to use and it is looking much more stylish than before,” Mr Spannagle told News Of The Area.
“It has been repainted, new carpet has been installed and the library has been kitted out with all new furniture.
“The children and youth areas were a focus of the refurbishment, with the young adult corner decked out with bean bags alongside shelves of graphic novels.
“The children’s area now has circular Colosseum-style seating and it is certainly a more inviting community space now.
“I encourage library members and visitors to head on in and check it out for themselves.”
A new soundproof meeting pod has also been installed, providing a private space suitable for small group meetings, study sessions or quiet work.
Another practical feature of the redesign is the installation of mobile shelving.
With bookcases on wheels, staff can easily reconfigure the floor layout, allowing the library to host community events, workshops and author talks.
Families will be pleased to know that the popular weekly Story-time sessions have resumed, happening each Thursday at 10:00am.
Parents and carers are encouraged to bring along their children to enjoy stories in the refreshed surroundings.
The refurbishment supports goals outlined in Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan, aimed at strengthening community infrastructure while promoting social connection and wellbeing across the Nambucca Valley.
Residents are invited to drop in, explore the updated facilities and rediscover Macksville Library as a modern, flexible hub for learning, creativity and community life.
By Mick Birtles
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