Community
14 March, 2023
A new look for Tully Library
ARE libraries quiet places for the lending of books? Well...sometimes!
Modern libraries are evolving into open, busy, thriving spaces where in this digital age you can still experience the human. If someone wants to come in, do a jigsaw, read the paper or just sit and enjoy the air-conditioning that is fine – we are many things for many people! As Skye Patrick, director of the Los Angeles County Library system said, “Libraries are not about books they’re about people.”
Tully Library is a busy place with an average door count of 2830 per month. People come in for many reasons: from free use of computers and WIFI to scheduled activities such as Tech-Help, Lego Club, Scrabble, Mah Jong, Junior Steamers and Children’s Morning.
Saturday mornings are also busy with many families using the space to spend quality time together. During school holidays there are different programs and Makerspace, Lego and Jigsaws are always available.
In response to the changing needs within our community, the Tully Library team has completely revamped the layout of the Library. Cleverly using existing furniture and shelving to re-create the space, there is now a much larger and vibrant Children’s Area, a dedicated Youth Area, a beautiful sunny Reading Room and many more spots to study, do jigsaw puzzles or simply relax and enjoy the ambience.
“Since we finished this work, we’ve had nothing but positive responses from the public!”
“Bad libraries build collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities.” - R. David Lankes
To celebrate the revamped space, several activities are on offer throughout the week of Monday 13 to Saturday 18 March:
• Monday 10.30-11.30am: Tech Help Sessions
• Monday 3.30-4.30pm: Lego Club
• Tuesday 9.30am-12 midday: Scrabble Morning
• Wednesday 9.30-12 midday: Mah-Jong Morning
• Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm: Junior STEAMers
• Thursday 10am-12 midday: Children’s Morning
• Friday 10-11am Guided Silent Meditation (Bookings Required)
• Saturday 10am: Celebration Open-Day - Morning Tea & Library Tours
Please join us for the Celebrations – we’d love to see you. To register for any event, go to Cassowary Coast Libraries’ website, call us on 1300 366 616 or see a staff member at any of our four branches.
