Library Update

Exciting things are happening at the Yankalilla Library!

Inside, the final stages of painting and cleaning are underway, to be followed by furniture and shelving installation. Outside, the decking is nearing completion. This will be a terrific addition to the space, allowing library visitors to relax and enjoy their experience outdoors.

Finishing touches such as exterior signage, are also in production and plans are underway to hold an official opening – stay tuned for more details!

The wonderful library staff just keep going above and beyond; busily preparing the collections for relocation, all while continuing to offer library services to the community from the Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre.

While in our temporary location, the staff have maintained borrowing services and programs (such as the Home Library Service, Tech @ the library, “Sprouts” pre-school program at Rapid Bay Primary School and facilitated the regional Mayors’ Short Story Challenge attracting 208 entries from the 3 schools in the District). They have also continued to look for additional ways to grow and despite the complications of working across two sites and overseeing the transition to the new building, the team were recently awarded two grants and produced the innovative Common Threads Project.

We thank the staff for their dedication and passion for the services they provide to the community.

As this project moves closer to completion, the Yankalilla Library will continue to be temporarily located at the Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre at 163 Main South Road Yankalilla 5203.