Cardinia Shire Libraries in Emerald and Pakenham have received $10,223 grant as part of the Victorian Government’s latest Living Libraries Infrastructure Program to enhance its security systems.
My Community Library chief executive officer (Myli) Daniel Lewis said the organisation was pleased to receive the grant.
“My Community Library (Myli) is thrilled to announce its success in receiving this funding through the 2025 to 2026 program,” he said.
“This funding will be used to upgrade CCTV coverage in both Pakenham and Emerald libraries within the Cardinia Shire to strengthen safety and security for all visitors and staff.”
The grant is part of a broader $4 million investment into 18 libraries across the state.
The funding upgrades that help libraries continue to act as community hubs, to offer free access to information, digital tools, and literacy and skill-building programs.
“Victorian libraries are more than just books and we are committed to providing our communities with safe, modern and inclusive spaces that they can be proud of,” Local Government minister, Nick Staikos said.
“Libraries are at the heart of every community, which is why we’re proud to support these eighteen local spaces to create lasting impact.”
Since 2014, the program has delivered $57.6 million across 176 library infrastructure projects worth more than $522 million in total.
