Casey Cardinia Libraries
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Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation provides a network of public library services through various service points in Melbourne’s south-eastern metropolitan growth corridor.
The City of Casey
covers 395 km² and is Victoria’s largest and fastest growing municipality and Cardinia Shire spreads over 1,283 km². With a combined population of 264,932 (ABS Estimated residential June 2004) consistent population growth is a feature of our market, increasing 4.63% across the region over the year and predicted to double within the next 20 years.
Libraries are located at Cranbourne, Doveton, Emerald, Endeavour Hills, Hampton Park, Narre Warren and Pakenham, with the Cardinia Mobile Library providing weekly service to Beaconsfield, Bunyip, Cockatoo, Garfield, Gembrook, Koo Wee Rup, Lang Lang, Maryknoll, Tynong and Upper Beaconsfield.
Shire Library began providing library services from the former Engineer's offices in Sladen street in 1978. The formation of CCLC in 1996 led to the establishment of 'Headquarters' and the relocation of Cranbourne branch to part of the former Ford Factory in Berwick Cranbourne Road. The library was renovated and extended in 2002.
library there in 1983. The library was renovated and extended in 2008.
Library opened in July 2006 to become the 7th branch of CCLC.
in the early 1980s resulted in the construction of a permanent library to replace the mobile service. The building was officially opened in Raymond McMahon Boulevard on 31 May, 1987. A 2007 renovation and extension has significantly increased the size of the library.
Library opened in January 2004. Since then patronage has increased by between 120-150 new members each month, resulting in approx 11,000 members in late 2008.
A application to extend the Library through a Living Libraries Grant was successful. The official opening of the Hampton Park library extension (of 270 m2) and new Youth Centre took place on 30/10/10.
library in Malcolm Court, Narre Warren began operations in 1978. In 1992, it moved into premises at Fountain Gate Shopping Centre adjacent to the City of Berwick offices. At 1350 square metres, it is the largest of the CCLC libraries.
Library began providing library services in Pakenham from portable buildings in 1979. The building was located at the corner of John Street and Drake street (on the site now occupied by the Fruit and Vegetable market). The first permanent building (also in John street, opposite the Fire Station) opened in 1991 and closed in 2009. A new $mil 7.5 complex housing a library, hall and U3A was officially opened at the corner of John and Henry streets on Friday 15th July 2011.
The City of Casey
City of Casey
The City of Casey is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located in the outer south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Casey is Victoria's most populous municipality, with a 2006 census population of 214,960. The municipality's population growth rate during both 1996-2001 and 2001-2006 was...
covers 395 km² and is Victoria’s largest and fastest growing municipality and Cardinia Shire spreads over 1,283 km². With a combined population of 264,932 (ABS Estimated residential June 2004) consistent population growth is a feature of our market, increasing 4.63% across the region over the year and predicted to double within the next 20 years.
Libraries are located at Cranbourne, Doveton, Emerald, Endeavour Hills, Hampton Park, Narre Warren and Pakenham, with the Cardinia Mobile Library providing weekly service to Beaconsfield, Bunyip, Cockatoo, Garfield, Gembrook, Koo Wee Rup, Lang Lang, Maryknoll, Tynong and Upper Beaconsfield.
History
Casey Cardinia Library Corporation was formed on the 1st October 1996. It was previously part of the Dandenong Valley Regional Library Service which was disbanded following Council amalgamations in 1995. The City of Greater Dandenong took over operations of the Dandenong and Springvale branches and CCLC continued to operate the remaining branches from its new Headquarters in Cranbourne.Cranbourne Library
CranbourneCranbourne, Victoria
Cranbourne is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 43 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Cranbourne had a population of 14,750....
Shire Library began providing library services from the former Engineer's offices in Sladen street in 1978. The formation of CCLC in 1996 led to the establishment of 'Headquarters' and the relocation of Cranbourne branch to part of the former Ford Factory in Berwick Cranbourne Road. The library was renovated and extended in 2002.
Doveton Library
After a couple of earlier incarnations, the Shire of Berwick rented the Presbyterian Church Hall as library premises in 1969. It moved to 148 Kidd Road where it became the 2nd branch (after Springvale) of the DVRLS in 1973. The council then purchased a Service station in Autumn Place next to the shopping centre and, after extensive renovations, opened the current DovetonDoveton, Victoria
Doveton is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 31 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey...
library there in 1983. The library was renovated and extended in 2008.
Emerald Library
The $2.2 million EmeraldEmerald, Victoria
Emerald is a town and semi-rural locality in the Greater Melbourne area, Victoria, Australia, 44 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district, outside the urban area. Its Local Government Area are the Shires of Cardinia and Yarra Ranges...
Library opened in July 2006 to become the 7th branch of CCLC.
Endeavour Hills Library
Rapid population growth in Endeavour HillsEndeavour Hills, Victoria
Endeavour Hills is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey...
in the early 1980s resulted in the construction of a permanent library to replace the mobile service. The building was officially opened in Raymond McMahon Boulevard on 31 May, 1987. A 2007 renovation and extension has significantly increased the size of the library.
Hampton Park Library
Hampton ParkHampton Park, Victoria
Hampton Park is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 36 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district, home to the famous photographer, Patricia Casten. Jonathan Helmy also lives here. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey...
Library opened in January 2004. Since then patronage has increased by between 120-150 new members each month, resulting in approx 11,000 members in late 2008.
A application to extend the Library through a Living Libraries Grant was successful. The official opening of the Hampton Park library extension (of 270 m2) and new Youth Centre took place on 30/10/10.
Narre Warren Library
Narre WarrenNarre Warren, Victoria
Narre Warren is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 42 km south east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Narre Warren had a population of 25,667. Narre Warren has a population density of over 2000 people per square...
library in Malcolm Court, Narre Warren began operations in 1978. In 1992, it moved into premises at Fountain Gate Shopping Centre adjacent to the City of Berwick offices. At 1350 square metres, it is the largest of the CCLC libraries.
Pakenham Library
PakenhamPakenham, Victoria
Pakenham is a satellite suburb of Melbourne on the edge of the West Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia, south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is Cardinia Shire. At the 2006 Census, Pakenham had a population of 19,644...
Library began providing library services in Pakenham from portable buildings in 1979. The building was located at the corner of John Street and Drake street (on the site now occupied by the Fruit and Vegetable market). The first permanent building (also in John street, opposite the Fire Station) opened in 1991 and closed in 2009. A new $mil 7.5 complex housing a library, hall and U3A was officially opened at the corner of John and Henry streets on Friday 15th July 2011.