Outreach Van, Welcome Flag 2021 Outreach Library service
Description
From Tuesday 30th October 2018 a weekly outreach visit began at the Underbool Linga Memorial Hall 10am to 1pm. Covid19 restrictions in 2020 (March 20 onwards) meant visits were cancelled. From April 6th 2021, the service recommenced on a fortnightly basis and only 2 hours from 11am to 1pm.
As from July 11th, 2023, the library is operating from the west end meeting room. With permission from the Hall Committee, a new library space has been set up by staff making a user friendly space for browsing and borrowing items but also with wifi computer access and a space for socialising during library visits.
Currently, there are many new items to browse. Items on shelves will be refreshed periodically. Enter by the ramp and door at west end of hall.
This new arrangement reduces the amount of loading/unloading of trolleys that staff were previously required to do making library visits more sustainable.
Come along and enjoy this library space and find out more about what is available through your local library service.
Some pictures from 2018 showing the previous set up.
unloading items
Outreach Library Van arrives to start new service Oct 30, 2018
2018 Outreach library set up in hall Membership is free to all residents - to register, take ID which shows your name and current address. A parent or guardian must be present to register their child/children under age of 18.
A selection of items will be available each week. 20 items may be borrowed on your card. Books are usually 4-week loans, Music/DVDs/Magazines are 2-week loans, online items (eg ebooks) are usually 14-21 day loans.
As a registered library member, you can order items via the online catalogue and they will be brought to Underbool for you to collect;
e-resources can be downlo
2018 :1st customersaded from home.
Computer access and WiFi
Items can be reserved from other Mildura library branches as well as from libraries in other shires.
Please visit on Tuesdays to find out more.
Library staff will be able to assist you with accessing MyHealth Record via myGov website.
Programs....
Various programs have been offered in the past. Read about some below. If you have suggestions, please speak to the library officer.
Book Chat - 3rd Tuesday of the month from 11am
Come along, enjoy a cuppa and find out about books others have been reading, talk about a book you have read or just listen to what others are sharing. The first Chat was held March 12th 2019.
This was suspended in 2020 but recommenced in 2022. If you would like to come along for a chat with others, you would be most welcome.
School Holiday activity
Be sure to checkout the school holiday programs which are advertised prior to each holiday period ......
Seniors' Week 2019 Tuesday October 8th, 11am
Enjoy morning tea and discover more about Underbool as residents share their memories of Underbool and the changes they have observed...or if you have only recently moved to Underbool, share your first impressions of living in this town or how you came to live here. All welcome.
see more about mildura library services : www.mildura.vic.gov.au/library
Mobile Library 2018 at Underbool Did you know that...
...the mobile library service operated from 1989 to 2018?
...since the 1st July 2015, you can now use your library card at any 'Swift' member libraries across Victoria - ask staff at the library for more information
....you can search the catalogue and reserve items via the library website?
....playaways are a compact, portable format of talking books?
....you can join the library by registering online?
....there are many e-resources that you can borrow from the comfort of your own home - find out more
....you can borrow a pedometer?
....you can borrow a skipping rope which records your exercise?
....in October 2018 the Mobile Service was replaced by a visiting outreach service set up weekly in the Underbool Linga Hall
Mobile Library - History
Mildura Rural City Council provided a Mobile Library service to Underbool for 29 years. In 1989 the first bookmobile commenced with a fortnightly service. From 1996, the service has been weekly.
Following a review of library services, the Mobile Library concluded it's Underbool service on Tuesday October 23rd, 2018.
Mobile Library open at Underbool Rest area
Books, DVDs, magazines, music CDs/DVDs, internet access, literacy resources, ebooks and emagazines and more were available. All ages catered for and items could be reserved from other Mildura library branches as well as from libraries in other shires.
The Mobile Library provided a great service in Underbool and will be missed.
When: Tuesday morning: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Where: Cotter St Wayside Stop, near BBQ shelter
The Mobile Library also visited other towns along the Mallee Track:
Walpeup - Tuesday 2.00 - 5.00pm, at the Park on Mallee Highway
Cowangie - Wednesday 10.00 - 11.00am, Lewis St Park
Murrayville - Wednesday12.00 - 4.30pm, Pioneer Park cnr Gray & Reed St
Ouyen - Thursday 9.00 - 5.00pm, Cooper St, near Senior Citizens Rooms
Members can use their library card at any of the Mobile Library stops or at any Mildura Library branch.