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Project update - April 2023

14 April 2023

Temporary pop up Library now open at 56 Beetham Parade, Rosanna

We will be maximising the temporary space to the fullest potential; you’ll be amazed what we’ll fit!

There will be:

  • Click & Collect service for you to pick an items put on hold
  • Photocopying, printing and scanning facilities; and
  • Free WiFi

With limited space, we won't be able to run your favourite programs like Storytime and Tech Help in Rosanna. However, Watsonia and Ivanhoe libraries are not far away and we will be running an expanded range of events out of these locations as well as providing some Storytime sessions at alternate locations. Further details on these locations are available on the YPRL website.

Temporary pop up Library operating hours are:

Mon - Wed & Friday: 9am – 5pm
Thurs (late night opening): 9am – 8.30pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm

Preparation for the demolition of the Old Library

We anticipate construction to start in July 2023. In preparation for this, there is a lot of exciting and important work that needs to happen:
  • Design fit out work, in partnership with Yarra Plenty Regional Library staff, Maternal and Child Health Service and Banyule Toy Library, to ensure the look and feel and functionality of the building is focused on the community and their experience. We heard what you said during the consultation; users want a place for community connection where they can experience a range of learning, playing and working opportunities and we are excited to share some of the fit out concepts with you in the future through Shaping Banyule.
  • Demolition preparation works include:
    • Removing all the existing furniture from the existing Library building
    • Applying to the various service authorities in order to finalise all of the services and utilities
    • Geotechnical and soil testing in the existing car park
    • Invasive materials investigations throughout the existing building
    • Quote inspections by head contractors and demolition contractors
    • Woolworths tender process
    • Woolworths appointing a head contractor
    • Woolworths obtaining a demolition building permit.