Books on the menu in Yarri

Yarriambiack residents will be able to get books delivered to their front door as part of a council plan to keep people entertained during stage three COVID-19 restrictions.

The extended lockdown to regional Victoria prompted Yarriambiack Shire Council to start a home delivery service from Warracknabeal Library.

Residents can complete a ‘takeaway menu’ that will provide librarians with enough information to make a selection of books on a customer’s behalf.

Mayor Graeme Massey said the council’s library changes meant community members would still have access to a large range of content from the library.

“Council is committed to providing access to library resources for the community and the home delivery model was the only way to move forward,” he said.

“Items on offer include books, audio books and DVDS. Libraries are not currently lending magazines as they are unable to be cleaned adequately.

“Deliveries are planned weekly but will be subject to staff availability. Once returned, borrowed items are cleaned after a 24-hour quarantine period.”

Council’s community development manager Marianne Ferguson said measures were in place to ensure community members were safe during the pandemic.

“Residents will be required to provide a secure location where the items can be dropped off,” she said.

“The exchange will be minimise risk.”

‘Takeaway menus’ are available by calling Warracknabeal Library on 5398 1270, Yarriambiack Shire Council on 5398 0100 or emailing info@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au.

Customers can also interact with the Yarriambiack Libraries Facebook Page via Messenger. contactless to