Published on 03 July 2023
At its June Ordinary Council Meeting, Council endorsed the recommended revised opening hours for Leeton’s Major Dooley Library, following the conclusion of an extensive trial period and taking into consideration patron feedback.
As of Monday, 10 July 2023, the Library will be open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.00pm (7.5 hours), and Saturday, 9.00am to 12.00pm (3 hours).
Executive Manager People & Culture Mrs Tracy Pearce-Brambley said the new operating hours will better suit visitor needs and enhance Council’s library service.
“Library traffic statistics throughout the trial period have indicated that patrons prefer to visit the library from morning to mid-afternoon. Afternoons/evenings, on the other hand, have been less popular with visitors. The new opening hours now align with visitor preferences.”
Compared to the previous operating model, this means, from Monday to Friday, the library now opens half an hour earlier (9.30am instead of 10.00am). The after-hours access until 5.30pm wasn’t utilised by many with closing times reverting back to 5.00pm (this also includes the removal of the Thursday late nights). Saturdays remain unchanged.
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Tracy Pearce-BrambleyExecutive Manager People & Culture T. (02) 6953 0911 E. tracyp@leeton.nsw.gov.au