Loans and downloads of library items 1,006,218 in library collction (print and digital) 196,323 Library website (unique visits) 208,045 Online library catalogue (unique visits) 254,149 Public internet computers (sessions) 109,463 Wifi access (logons) 64,582 Programs and events Attendance at library programs and events has increased substantially in 2014/15, with 53,218 attendances compared to 29,033 in 2013/14. Early years literacy (zero four) 635 21,172 children – Baby rhyme, toddler time and preschool 17,146 storytime sessions for children up to parents/carers old. 273 3,794 children Supporting school years (five 17) – School holiday programs, summer reading 1,520 parents/carers club, cartooning workshops, chess clubs and gaming programs for school aged children. Digital literacy 431 2,124 Technology classes, computer and social classes, cybersafety workshops. Reading and literacy 469 4,728 Author talks and events, book club meetings, English conversation classes, writing workshops and language classes. 305 2,734 Creativity and social connection Cultural events, film screenings, craft groups and family history groups. Total 2,113 53,218 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Council an advisory and educational role awareness about environmental issues and enabling community members to take action to create sustainable ways to live. This service develops environmental policy to contribute to a sustainable, environmentally enhanced and vibrant city and delivers a number of community sustainability programs. Council delivered the sustainable homes program, which involved advice and support for residents to retrofit their homes. In 2014/15, 450 residents participated in three programs that focused on the sustainable house and garden.
Loans and downloads of library items 1,006,218 in library collction (print and digital) 196,323 Library website (unique visits) 208,045 Online library catalogue (unique visits) 254,149 Public internet computers (sessions) 109,463 Wifi access (logons) 64,582 Programs and events Attendance at library programs and events has increased substantially in 2014/15, with 53,218 attendances compared to 29,033 in 2013/14. Early years literacy (zero – four) Baby rhyme, toddler time and preschool storytime sessions for children up to old. 635 21,172 children 17,146 parents/carers Supporting school years (five – 17) School holiday programs, summer reading club, cartooning workshops, chess clubs and gaming programs for school aged children. 273 3,794 children 1,520 parents/carers Digital literacy Technology classes, computer and social classes, cybersafety workshops. 431 2,124 Reading and literacy Author talks and events, book club meetings, English conversation classes, writing workshops and language classes. 469 4,728 Creativity and social connection Cultural events, film screenings, craft groups and family history groups. 305 2,734 Total 2,113 53,218 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Council an advisory and educational role awareness about environmental issues and enabling community members to take action to create sustainable ways to live. This service develops environmental policy to contribute to a sustainable, environmentally enhanced and vibrant city and delivers a number of community sustainability programs. Council delivered the sustainable homes program, which involved advice and support for residents to retrofit their homes. In 2014/15, 450 residents participated in three programs that focused on the sustainable house and garden.
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