Library set for major upgrade

BY TYLER FARDELL

Newcastle city library is set for a major 1.3 million dollar revamp, ahead of the 60th anniversary of the War memorial cultural centre.

As part of the digital revolution Newcastle is currently experiencing, the Library will undergo some big changes to keep up to date.

A 'digital makerspace' will be developed in the upgrades and will include a range of new technology available to visitors, while another big change will be the creation of a children's zone.

The library will be closed from today until May the 8th, when a temporary library will operate until all the work is complete, estimated to be sometime around September.

Artists impression of the new look Library
Photo source: Newcastle Herald

Library Calls for Donations in Christmas Fine Amnesty

BY GEORGIA LUPTON

In an act of Christmas charity, Newcastle City Library is encouraging book borrowers with late fees to make a donation of non-perishable food or toiletries.

The 'Food for Five, Toiletries for Ten' initiative is being run in libraries across Australia and the world, helping residents to clear their name of overdue library charges in exchange for assisting those less fortunate.

This is Newcastle City Library's first time running the initiative.

Local emergency relief agencies including Street Care, OzHarvest, the Samaritans and Baptist Care will distribute the goods to Newcastle residents in need this Christmas.

Non-perishable food donations are worth $5 in fines and toiletries are worth $10.

Patricia Annetts from Newcastle City Library says anyone can make a donation.

Donations can be made until the 12th of December.

Donations of non-perishable food or toiletries can be made at Newcastle City Library