Ribbon cut on new outdoor library facility
BRINGING together a love of literature and the great outdoors, a new Wellington Library Outdoor Living Room was officially opened to the public last weekend.
On April 23, Dubbo mayor Mathew Dickerson and Member for Calare Andrew Gee cut the ribbon on the new facility.
The Wellington Library Outdoor Living Room features a multi-purpose outdoor lounge area for events and a community meeting space.
The ‘comfortable’ outdoor area offers timber seating and tables, and plants and soft landscaping to provide ‘a tranquil and aesthetically appealing environment’, according to Dubbo Regional Council.
Mayor Dickerson said the Living Room will accommodate a variety of community needs. “The outdoor living lounge room is an excellent area for individuals or community groups to utilise. I can see many uses for this area including business meetings, library events, story times and much more,” Cr Dickerson said.
The Living Room was delivered by council in partnership with the Australian Government which provided $50,000 towards the project.
Mr Gee said the project would deliver many benefits for Wellington, with library-lovers able to sink into a good book from the facility’s vast physical and digital collection while catching some rays.
“Wellington Library is a goldmine of great books, magazines, DVDS and CDS, and is run by a wonderful group of staff who strive to make each visit extraordinary,” he said.
“It’s great to see local residents enjoying the new space, which will also provide a welcoming spot for community groups to meet.”
The Living Room was designed by council staff who envisaged a green garden outdoor area that maintained the connection with Cameron Park and mirrored features such as timber fencing and the paving of the new playground.