Bairnsdale Library
Type: New Building
Completed: 2014
Bairnsdale Library was completed on 30 March 2015 and opened its doors to the public on 10 April 2015. The project was a respectful blend of the old heritage building (Mechanics' Institute Hall) and a new building. Having outgrown their old space in the heritage building, Bairnsdale set out to expand their library in order to create a community meeting space where people could meet, study, learn, ...
Bendigo Library
Type: Refurbishment
Completed: 2014
The aim of the Bendigo Library redevelopment has been to expand community use and reactivate this important community and civic space. Some basic design principles have driven the redevelopment. It is a space that is inviting and inclusive; a place that is open and flexible and a building that is efficient and productive. There are informal, playful spaces where people will gather and socialise an...
Braybrook Community Hub
Type: New Building
Completed: 2015
Braybrook Community Hub project is an integrated community facility which houses a public library, community meeting spaces, training rooms, activity spaces, sports pavilion, needle & syringe program and an upgraded early years learning centre, supported by modern technologies to further future proof the facility. The Braybrook Community Hub as an integrated centre is a key hub for the comm...
Craigieburn Library
Type: New Building
Completed: 2014
Hume Global Learning Centre is home to the Craigieburn Library, a café, gallery, occasional childcare facilities and Council's Craigieburn Customer Service Centre on the ground level, and a conference and training centre level one. Craigieburn Library offers the growing local community a space to learn, share knowledge and inspire creativity. The contemporary building features iconic architect...
Dandenong Library
Type: New Building
Completed: 2014
The City of Greater Dandenong’s new municipal building in central Dandenong includes a public square with seating and a giant screen as well as a regional library and council offices. The new library spans over two levels and includes meeting rooms and community spaces. ...
Echuca Library
Type: New Building
Completed: 2012
Echuca Library was completed in 2012 and is a central community place that is warm, inviting, friendly and accessible. The building is respectful to the existing war memorial and to the natural environment. ...
Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Type: New Building
Completed: 2015
The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre has been designed and constructed to the highest specifications, the purpose-built space allows for the delivery of an innovative and world-class library and information service. The centre serves as a community hub for the enjoyment of local residents and workers, as well as tourists visiting the region. Nestled in the heart of the city’s flourishing c...
Healesville Library
Type: New Building
Completed: 2010
Healesville library opened on 10th December 1975. From a small area tucked away beneath the Memorial Hall, the library space has been added to and modernised over the years and today is a bright, modern, comfortable and inviting building. The scale of the building and services offered ensures it is a valued resource used by a large number of the community. Children's storytimes, school holiday pro...
Knox Outreach Vehicle
Type: Mobile Library
Completed: 2012
Run by Eastern Regional Libraries on Council’s behalf, Knox Outreach vehicle brings the library to you — making it easy for anyone to access the perfect book. This mobile library service has been popular with Knox residents for many years. It’s now likely to attract even more users, with about 2,000 books inside a newly designed space. In fact, you might notice that the new vehicle is act...
Library At The Dock
Type: New Building
Completed: 2014
The Library at The Dock is a community hub enabling people to come together to create, explore, connect, belong, learn and participate. This library offers a collection to suit the needs of the local community, workers and visitors to Docklands. In addition to the traditional library collection, there is a recording studio, creative editing suites, community spaces and a performance venue to ho...
Melton Library & Learning Hub
Type: New Building
Completed: 2014
The much anticipated Melton Library and Learning Hub does not just house the library’s collection. Lifelong learning and community activities occur in flexible spaces which cater for large and small groups, the hub hosts children’s programs and Maternal and Child Health services, clubs and community groups can use the space or people can just enjoy a coffee at the kiosk. The Hub boasts some...
Parks Library
Type: New Building
Completed: 2018
Parks Library, located at Angle Park in South Australia, opened in October 2018. The site sits opposite the original Parks Community Centre Library which closed in 2012 when the Parks precinct underwent development. With the support of the State Government, the City of Port Adelaide Enfield Council began, community consultation in 2015. Feedback included a space to explore, inviting areas ...