Community Consultation Bacchus Marsh Library Development

Bacchus Marsh Library DevelopmentCommunity ConsultationSECTION 4 – Open ended questions5. Outcomes and Community BenefitConsidering a new library facility, the following is a summary of whatoutcomes and community benefits that survey respondents would like to seeresult from a new library facility.• A modern, first class facility that is welcoming and accessible to all users andwhich offers a broad range of resources and opportunities for engagement.• A meeting hub for knowledge sharing and stimulation that provides a range ofspaces that includes:- a common area for groups to meet and be lectured on a variety oftopics;- Meeting space for special interest groups such as young mum groups,school visits, book clubs, historical discussions or thematic groups likeembroiderers, gardeners or photographers;- Lounge areas and reading rooms, couches.• A central cultural centre that includes:- a library- meeting rooms- information centre• It is important that a new facility provides more space to cater for the differentactivities within the community but it is also important that the actual contentof the library receives attention as well (not just the look of the building).• The community needs the library service to adjust to the demand, forexample, archive space is needed, along with meeting rooms, well writtenreference materials, magazines, etc.• A happy healthy lot of library users and staff who thoroughly enjoy theirlibrary.• A new exciting venue attracting more of the community, of all ages. Morespaces for community activities.• Librarians who are willing to help, educate and assist readers.• A multi purpose facility that would not only provide the core library amenityrequired, but also become a major community facility to accommodate arange of programs and activities to strengthen Council services, communitygroup sustainability, and opportunities for schools and service providers in theregion to utilise.• A new library in the centre of town giving access to the widest possible rangeof users, not just those who have transport.Page 36 of 47