1.29 MILLION INVESTMENTS IN MELTON AND MOORABOOL LIBRARIES IS ONE FOR THE BOOKS

City of Melton will receive $1,008,675 and Moorabool Shire will receive $281,655 a valuable investment in the future of their local libraries, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s Public Libraries Funding Program.

$1,008,675 is being invested into the City of Melton public library and $281,655 invested into Moorabool Shire public library.

The Public Libraries Funding Program provides annual funding for public libraries across Victoria so that they can provide valuable library services. This funding will expand library collections, boost online services and provide library and outreach programs.

The Public Libraries Funding Program has been allocated $48.1 million in funding for the 2022-2023 financial year.
Since 2015, the Labor Government has invested more than $354 million through the Public Libraries Funding Program.

Local libraries are much-loved community facilities in Victoria. Across the state, more than two million library members borrow more than 31 million items from libraries every year.

For information on the Public Libraries Funding Program, visit localgovernment.vic.gov.au

Quotes attributable to Minister for Local Government Melissa Horne:

“We’re supporting learning and education, and this funding will ensure that libraries can continue to provide accessible and engaging resources to communities across Victoria through the Public Library Funding Program”

Quotes attributable to Member for Melton Steve McGhie:

“It’s great to see the Government continuing to support the Melton and Moorabool Councils to deliver high-quality resources for our community through the Public Libraries Funding Program.”

“As our community grows, so do their needs. This funding will provide the Melton & Moorabool communities to have improved access to digital technology and resources, literacy support services, traditional collections, event spaces and workstations.”