Imagine if libraries could do anything!

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17 May, 2022

Arnel says:

Libraries should be free for the conduct of language classes by not-for-profit organisations. It has the books, mags, apps and kids love it.

15 May, 2022

Timtam says:

I’m imagining multimedia rooms for digital content production of videos and podcasts, and modern, IT-connected student study spaces

15 May, 2022

TJ says:

Makers spaces for creativity and innovation - with access to technologies of the future such as 3D printers and digital design programs

15 May, 2022

Serina says:

Hello, I would super love it if Libraries ACT had access to Linkedin Learning. Many other States and Territories have this.

12 May, 2022

Yi says:

It would be great if some cultural events could be held on the open space outside libraries, with exhibitions held indoors.

11 May, 2022

Kym says:

Comfy couches for getting cosy and reading comfortably. Bean bags, cushions.

11 May, 2022

Kym says:

Libraries are essential. Keep doing the things you do well. Quiet space.Reading for kids, clubs, book display (Dickson) community events

11 May, 2022

Molonglo Supporter. says:

Establish a library as soon as possible in the Molonglo Valley/Weston Creek region. Sadly the ACT Government neglects this area considerably

11 May, 2022

angie says:

I would love to the libraries to be expanded to further than books, such as a pans/cookware, tools or tech (arduinos).

10 May, 2022

Kate says:

Civic library needs to be either in the Canberra Centre or closer in Civic for access to lunch time patrons. Pop up libraries at shops

10 May, 2022

dom says:

Library next to CMAG has a lot but delivers not much. Need to focus on broad appeal public programming and advertising services e.g. cafe

10 May, 2022

Irene says:

A place where teens can play video games

9 May, 2022

Ronnie says:

They have many great early kids programs but only on weekdays. If they could run sessions on weekends so working parents can participate.

9 May, 2022

Andrew says:

Turning Kingston Library into more of a community hub, alongside the local bookstore, cafes and restaurants who are leading the way.

8 May, 2022

BrionyS says:

A better system of grading 'readers' for kids who are learning to read. It's hard to choose right level readers

8 May, 2022

Thom says:

A better system for returns. Even go back to the scan your own return system. The chutes are constantly faulty, broken or don't register.

7 May, 2022

Jenny says:

Fix the return chutes. I'm sick of books not registering as returned.

7 May, 2022

Mohamed Al Abri says:

Please include more LGBTIQ+ books and any inclusive arabic books and biographies to tell the stories and struggles from Arab authors.

3 May, 2022

M says:

We need good-sized libraries that serve as community gathering points. Equity of access citywide. Love Kingston, but still miss Griffith.

28 April, 2022

Sara says:

Extended opening hours; maybe one day a week each of opening early in the morning and later into the evening for each branch.

27 April, 2022

A says:

We've made extensive use of DVD borrowing over the years, keeping video borrowing as mediums change would be great.

25 April, 2022

A says:

We've made so much more use of the library with young kids (0 - 10 years). Young kids love physical books and wide reading diversity!

25 April, 2022

A says:

We've made extensive use of DVD borrowing over the years, keeping this as mediums change would be great.

23 April, 2022

wendy_twiss says:

Discussions of basic food shopping and cooking to save money and cook simply. I would happily share my knowledge of this with my background.

22 April, 2022

Annette says:

Could the reserve d booklists please have the authors' names so we don't have to click on the book title to find this out.

22 April, 2022

Annette says:

Our community book club wish to return to the Erindale Library for our monthly meetings. Since covid have had to go to Tuggeranong. Please!

19 April, 2022

A says:

Toy libraries exist in the ACT but are hard to access, rolling these together with the libraries ACT would make them much more accessible.

19 April, 2022

A says:

The online booking system is great but remove the need to have an end "suspend until" date, allow them to be suspended indefinitely as well.

19 April, 2022

A says:

I'm trying to ditch my walette completely. Enabling borrowing without having to have anything physical (library card) with me would be great

18 April, 2022

Sally says:

Our future libraries must retain hard copy books! Have sections of ‘older’ books for reference that rotate between other libraries too.

12 April, 2022

Jenny says:

Please keep purchasing hardcopy books, not everyone has an e-reader. Cater to your most valued book reading customers.

10 April, 2022

Ann says:

Could libraries to have 3D printers? Life's little plastic broken bits could be replaced with the user buying plastic thread in library.

10 April, 2022

AD says:

In Finland you can borrow sheet music and videogames, and have bookable rooms with pianos and game consoles if you don't have them at home

8 April, 2022

Emily says:

Why staff members not at information desk most of the time. We walk into some branches there’s no one at desk to welcome. Mostly ding bell☹️

8 April, 2022

Tina says:

Gungahlin library; College students taking up most of the space for public. Gungahlin college need own library or social handout area.

8 April, 2022

Tom says:

Private study rooms across all branches. Well design seatings & power points. Waive processing fees for lost items as cost of living is high