State Library NSW - Public Library Grant Sucess for Greater Hume Counc

Published on 27 August 2024

The State Government has announced $6 million in funding for public libraries across the State as part of the Public Library Infrastructure Grant program.

NSW Minister for the Arts the Hon John Graham MLC said, “28 local councils will receive grants for projects this year to extend and improve public library buildings, spaces and information technology for NSW communities”.

Greater Hume Council has received funding of $192,464 for the project - Culcairn Library: Refresh and Revitalise For The Future. The funding will allow for the Culcairn Library to be updated with new furniture, carpet, painting, a designated youth room and an additional meeting room.

“With the changing trend of libraries becoming not only a repository for books but also a community space, the revitalisation of the Culcairn Library will enable the venue to be opened up and utilised in response to the wants and needs of the community” Ms Evelyn Arnold, General Manager, Greater Hume Council states.

This is the third State Library of NSW – Public Library Grant success for Greater Hume Council over four years. With the completion of Culcairn Library’s refurbishment and renovation project all libraries in Greater Hume Council will now be updated and fit for the future and the needs of the community.