The state government has opened applications for grants to help upgrade libraries, support education programs and deliver mobile library vans.
Earlier this week, Local Government Minister Nick Staikos said officially opened the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program grants round, with successful libraries able to share in more than $4 million.
This funding can be used to support library upgrades and services like mobile library vans – reaching readers that would not otherwise have access to library services.
Last year’s funding round supported Thomastown Library with $178,000 to build workstations with attached cribs for parents who work or study.
““Libraries are spaces for everyone in the community – and we’re stepping up to support better libraries with more services for Victorians,” Mr Staikos said.
“I look forward to councils and libraries applying for these grants so we can work with them to deliver more of the spaces and services that communities rely on.”
Grant applications are open until March 14.
Details: localgovernment.vic.gov.au/grants
