$100,000 State Government grant to refurbish Kyogle library

Kyogle library will receive a $100,000 refurbishment and redesign thanks to a State Government Public Library Infrastructure Grant.

The grant for $99,673 was announced this week by Lismore MP Thomas George and Minister for the Arts Don Harwin.

The funds will be used to replace the existing library shelving and furniture, create a new layout and increase flexibility in the floor plan for events and library activities.

Kyogle Council Mayor Cr Danielle Mulholland has welcomed the grant, describing it as “great result” for the library and the wider community.

“Library services contribute so much to communities and it’s wonderful to see the State Government investing in the future of our local library,” she said.

Mr George said local libraries such as Kyogle were an important part of the community, providing much more than simply a place to borrow books.

“Libraries are at the heart of our community and are transforming rapidly to meet the challenges of the digital age,” he said.

Minister Harwin said the NSW Government had spent $28.8 million on libraries this financial year and was committed to working with councils to enhance library services and facilities across the State.

Work on the Kyogle library refurbishment is expected to start within the next few months.