Community & Business
5 February, 2025
Gilgandra Library begins the long move
The Gilgandra Shire Library has taken the first steps of the move to its new home.
The Gilgandra Shire Library has taken the first steps of the move to its new home, the GIL Library Hub in Miller Street.
Staff underwent their first safety briefing on Monday, February 3 at the new location, becoming familiar with some of the modern security features installed in the hub space.
With a collection of over 20,000 books, games, LEGO, puzzles, DVDs, technology, and more, the move is a large undertaking.
To ensure the safe relocation of all resources, the library is now closed for four weeks (from January 31) for a planned reopening in early March.
The long relocation process begun on Monday, February 3 after the safety briefing. Library staff will spend the next few weeks moving collections of material between libraries, following a plan laid out in advance to make sorting everything easier.
In last week’s edition (January 29, 2025), Gilgandra Shire Council mayor Doug Batten shared in the community’s enthusiasm for this milestone.
“We have all been waiting for this moment, and the time has come,” he said.
“The staff at the Gilgandra Shire Library have been working diligently to prepare for this significant move. The GIL Library Hub is a transformative, intergenerational asset for our community and region.
“It will feature not only library services but also co-working spaces, learning opportunities, cultural expression areas, community and business rooms, and outdoor spaces. We’re excited to welcome the community into this new space.”
Council and the library have stated that they look forward to re-opening its doors and welcoming the community to explore and enjoy the new library hub.
