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Concept design for new library

Published on 12 June 2019

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We're now at the concept design stage for the new Library and Cultural Precinct, and have some early impressions of what the new facility could look like. We've tried to fit in as many features as possible that were requested by the public throughout our engagement around this project.

Please keep in mind however that the current design is still at the concept stage, nothing is set in stone, and more detail will be added when we embark on a more detailed design.

List of prospective features below:

General library features:

• Bookshelves	• Enclosed garden	• Meeting Room
• Tables and seating	• Exhibition space	• Accessible toilets
• Computers	• USB charging points	• Lift
• Self-serve kiosk	• Tiered seating	• Customer service desk
• Natural lighting	• Use of renewable energy	• Two-storey design
• Loading bay	• New Outback Letterbox area	• Covered walkway connecting to Facade
• Main entry through Town Hall Facade

Family amenities:

• Enclosed kids area	• Childrens Books	• Junior computers
• Childrens courtyard	• Pram parking	• Parents room
• Baby change facilities	• Storytelling area	• Kids tables and seating

Young adult area:

• Young adult books	• Video editing room	• Maker space
• Group work areas	• Gaming computers	• Study booths
• Tables and seating

Archives:

• Digitisation area	• Conservation lab	• 'Dirty' records store
• Volunteer workspace	• Negatives freezers	• Safe storage
• Media and microfilm area	• Map cabinets	• Public research area
• Aboriginal history area	• Public Archive