A new state-of-the-art Mobile Library Van, that will continue to deliver a longstanding valuable service to residents in rural and remote villages, has been unveiled by Mid-Western Regional Council.
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The new van delivers reading and audio-visual material to 270 people across the Mid-Western region.
Council secured $80,000 in grant funding to purchase the van through the Glencore Community Investment Program.
Mid-Western Regional Council mayor Des Kennedy said the demand for Mobile Library Services continues to grow.
“The service was established in February 1999, and makes weekly visits to six rural schools, seven nursing homes, two community halls and 30 housebound customers,” Cr Kennedy said.
“In addition to providing reading resources, the van is a part of the social fabric of these outer-lying communities, providing face-to-face contact with vulnerable members of our community.
“I’d like to thank Glencore for recognising the importance of this service to those members of our community.”
Community Relations Manager for Glencore, Craig Strudwick, said the partnership was part of the company’s Community Investment program, which will again support more than 100 community organisations in 2018 with funding of almost $5 million.
“Our community investments aim to help address key needs, including health and education services, in our local communities,” Mr Strudwick said.
“We’re delighted to be able to help Mid-Western Regional Council open a new chapter of opportunity for people who might otherwise be unable to access these services.”
The Mobile Library Van operates on a three-week rotation. A schedule of dates and locations can be found on Council’s website.
Residents who have difficulty in getting to the library may be able to access this service; eligibility is not restricted to age. For more information please call the library on 6378 2740 or email libraries@midwestern.nsw.gov.au.