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Libraries ACT

Gungahlin Library Photo Gallery

 

Canberra's newest public library, Gungahlin Library, opened in May 2011. It's located on the corner of Hibberson and Gozzard Streets, in the Gungahlin town centre.

Key features of the new library include: 

  • An extensive collection of books, magazines, DVDs and other material
  • Free Internet access including wireless
  • Dedicated zones for children and youth
  • Space for study, quiet reading and research
  • Media zone with DVDs and CDs
  • Featured collections such as environment, house and garden, health and wellbeing
  • Cafe
  • Integrated outdoor courtyard space
  • Rooms for learning opportunities for the community, e.g. creative writing, playgroups, seminars and workshops

 

Gungahlin external 

Gungahlin external corner

Gungahlin external length

self checkers and display 

shelves and seats

book display 

large print

magazines 

cafe

hang out space invaders

courtyard 

nonfiction

internet pcs

express internet

kids zone steps 

red centre desk 

The library's carpet features several quotes about books, reading and libraries:

walking down the library

Carpet Neil Gaiman

Carpet Alice Hoffman

Carpet C S Lewis

Carpet Dr Seuss

Carpet Chinese proverb

A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) smart chute and sorter are used to automatically return items and sort them into categories ready for shelving: 

internal returns

automatic sorter close up

automatic sorter

 

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