Parkes Shire Library is moving to its new, temporary home in Clarinda Street as work commences on the expansion of the current library building.
The innovative and modern, architecturally designed, indoor and outdoor facility will provide additional space including a gallery, meeting rooms, quiet study areas, additional room for children’s programs, places to connect with technology and ‘green areas’.
Manager Cultural, Education and Library Services, Kerryn Jones said “Not only will these upgrades bring enormous benefit culturally and socially to the Shire, economic benefits will flow in from visitors coming to town for art exhibitions and cultural workshops.”
While the exciting new library space is being built, Parkes Shire Library will relocate in August to Shop 2, 250 Clarinda Street, Parkes (alongside Discount Dave’s) for a period of 12 months. The Library will continue to offer as many of their regular programs and activities in the new location as possible.
“To allow us to relocate into our new space in Clarinda Street, the Library will be closed from Monday 5 August until Monday 2 September. Access to online collections and resources will still be available during the closure period. We have also extended the loan period for an additional 30 days, as well as increased the number of items that can be borrowed,” Kerryn added.
The Returns Chute will continue to operate as normal until Saturday 24 August. From Monday 26 August, book returns can be made at 2/250 Clarinda Street.
Throughout the closure period, two computers will be made available for free public use at Parkes Shire Council’s Administration Office at 2 Cecile Street, Parkes. Items can be scanned and faxed for free, or printed and photocopied at a cost, starting at $0.30. The branch libraries at Peak Hill, Trundle and Tullamore will continue to operate as normal.