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Sunshine Coast Libraries has introduced a new mobile library timetable to better reflect community demand and patterns of use.

The new schedule has changed for some current stops, while new stops have been introduced to respond to more people choosing to live on the Sunshine Coast.

Sunshine Coast Council Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said the timetable would provide a more flexible, targeted service that met demand.

“Council works with the community every day to ensure we continue to provide great services,” he said.

“More people are choosing to move to the Sunshine Coast and, to ensure everyone has access to a library, council reviewed our mobile library service.

“We found some mobile library stops were under-utilised with borrowing habits changing over time.

“As a result of the review, three stops have been updated with new times and days – Meridan Plains, Palmwoods and Peregian Springs – and the Glasshouse Mountains stop will no longer be included in the mobile library stops.

“Beerwah Library is located within 5km of the previous Glasshouse Mountains Mobile Library stop and is open six days a week with a click-and-collect service available to all members.

“The new timetable ensures more equitable access to library services across the region.”

Inside one of the mobile libraries that services the Sunshine Coast.

A Sunshine Coast Council spokesperson said the mobile library service has two vehicles servicing the region, receiving 25,525 visitors. More  than 53,000 items were borrowed from them during the last financial year. The mobile library operates six days a week, stopping at 20 locations.

To see what stops and times are available, see the new mobile library timetable.

For customers unable to access alternative libraries, there are other ways to access library services.

Library staff are happy to discuss alternative options with customers affected by these changes.

These may include the Home Library service, which is available for borrowers who are unable to visit their local library due to illness, disability or limited mobility and have no one who can visit the library on their behalf.

Borrowers are connected with a volunteer who chooses, delivers and returns books and other library items based on the borrower’s preferences.

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Borrowers can also use the Council Link service, an affordable transport service available for people aged 60 and over, people with a disability or mobility impairment (DSP concession card holders), carers and minors accompanying eligible people (carer’s card or companion card holders).

To keep up-to-date on library news and information, subscribe to the library eNewsletter or head to the Library website.

Don’t forget you can access our eLibrary anytime, from anywhere. Update your technology skills, learn a new language or learn to play a musical instrument. You can also check out the latest eBooks, eMusic and eMovies.

 

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