Busy times at Lockyer Valley Libraries

We’ve crunched the numbers and the statistics are in – the number of physical loans at Lockyer Valley Libraries was more than 113,000 in the 2022/23 financial year, up by almost 3400 from the previous year.

Lockyer Valley Community Services Portfolio Councillor Michael Hagan said the impressive statistics backed up the public’s strong support of Lockyer Valley Libraries.

“Physical loans include everything from audiobooks to books, DVDs, magazines, literacy kits, CDs and toys.

“There were 113,845 physical loans in the 22/23 financial year, up by 3398 which is a jump of 3.08 per cent.

“Meanwhile, the overall total loans were more than 141,000 – up by 2700 and an increase of close to two per cent on the previous financial year.

“Providing free and reliable access to books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, music and the internet is a vital service for Lockyer Valley residents and allows locals to learn and explore through a variety of platforms.

“Libraries are a place of connection and allow communities to come together.

“Be it children learning essential skills through one of our many programs, teenagers relaxing and communities coming together – our Libraries are a place of great importance, and it is wonderful to see these statistics reflect just that,” Cr Hagan said.

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