Following two weeks of improvement works, Erina Library has reopened its doors and unveiling its transformation to thousands of visitors.

Mayor Jane Smith and Adam Crouch MP will be at Erina Library this Friday 12 July at 11am to celebrate the new look Erina Library and thank the community for their patience during the works.

Central Coast Council Acting Unit Manager Libraries Learning and Education, Danielle Hargreaves said library staff have been overwhelmed with positive feedback on the mini makeover.

“Customers will notice the change instantly, most notably, the two new dual level customer service points at the front of house,” Mrs Hargreaves said.

“Like the recent upgrades at Toukley Library, the new counters deliver on Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) to remove barriers to access to make our facilities and services inclusive for the whole community.

“This is a prime example of how Council is incorporating the principles of Universal Design in its upgrades to facilities, which has made Erina Library more inviting and user friendly for all residents.

“I would also like to thank the community for their patience and understanding while the Library was temporarily closed to make these improvement works possible.”

Other improvements include new and increased number of public internet stations, more space for people to bring and charge their own devices, mobile shelving units, replacement of soft furnishing and study furniture, repainting the interior of the library and new carpet.

Mayor Jane Smith said the refurbishment is a great example of what can be achieved when different levels of Government work together.

“This considerable investment by Council and the State Government has brought a refreshed and exciting momentum to what is already Council’s most popular Library,” Mayor Smith said.

“These improvements will help further cultivate a love of learning in our community.

Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch MP said Erina Library is the busiest of all Central Coast libraries.

“This funding has refreshed and modernised Erina Library’s facilities to continue to provide the very best for our community. This is a win for the parents, children, students and seniors that use this space,” Mr Crouch said.

“Because of our strong NSW budget, nine projects on the Central Coast totalling $7.5 million have been made possible by funding from the NSW Liberal Government.”

The project represents a $98,500 investment by Central Coast Council and has been made possible thanks to $145,244 from the NSW State Government Stronger Country Communities Fund.

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