Libraries in the Macedon Ranges will receive more than $370,000 in funding from the state government.
The $374,125 investment, funded through the government’s Public Libraries Funding Program, will be distributed by Macedon Ranges council.
“It’s great to see the government continuing to support both the Hepburn and Macedon Ranges councils to deliver high-quality resources for our community through the Public Libraries Funding Program,” Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said.
“As our community grows, so do their needs. This funding will provide the Hepburn and Macedon Ranges communities to have improved access to digital technology and resources, literacy support services, traditional collections, event spaces and workstations.”
In a statement, the government said libraries were continuing to feel the impacts of the pandemic, but showed “innovation and dedication” to their communities despite it all.
“The Public Libraries Funding Program provides annual funding for public libraries across Victoria so that they can provide valuable library services,” the government said.
“This funding will expand library collections, boost online services and provide library and outreach programs.”
The funding program has been allocated $48 million in funding for the 2022-23 financial year, and since 2015 has distributed more than $354 million.
“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,” the government said.
