Gympie Regional Council advises that the Gympie Library will temporarily close from Tuesday, 30 September at 5pm to allow essential reroofing and air conditioning replacement works to be carried out.
During the closure, a pop-up library will operate from the Pavilion Conference and Reception Centre on Exhibition Road, Southside, from Thursday 9 October at 9am. A limited collection of resources, programs, and computer access will be available, along with a range of books, magazines, and DVDs for borrowing.
The essential works under the Priority Building Asset Renewals Program – Gympie Central Business District, proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland Program, will restore much-loved community spaces, including the Gold City Stage, keeping them in great condition and ready for reading, catching up with friends and hosting community events.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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| Will you be operating from a different location? |
Yes. A Pop-up Library will operate from the Pavilion Conference and Reception Centre from Thursday 9 October at 9am, while crews replace the Gympie Library roof. |
Is the library closed during the roof renewal works?
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Yes. Gympie Library will be closed from Wednesday 1 October to complete the move to the Pop-up Library at the Pavilion. No services will be available from Gympie Library during this time.
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What are the operating hours of the Pop-up Library?
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The operating hours will remain the same as Gympie Library:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am–5pm
- Thursday: 9am–7pm
- Saturday: 9am–12pm
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How long will the works take?
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The works will take approximately 11 weeks. (weather and site conditions permitting).
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I attend programs at the library. Will the programs still run? From where?
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From Wednesday 1 October to Wednesday 8 October, no programs or workshops will be held at Gympie Library.
For full details on services, programs and resources available at the Pop-up Library, visit library.gympie.qld.gov.au or call 5481 0859.
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When will the Library reopen?
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Gympie Library is set to reopen by the end of November 2025 (weather and site conditions permitting).
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Will I still be able to borrow library materials?
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Yes. A limited collection of materials will be available at the Pop-up Library at the Pavilion.
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I use the computers and printing facilities at the Library – where can I still access these facilities?
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Computer and Wi-Fi access will be available at the Pop-up Library.
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Why can’t you stay open during the works?
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The works will generate high levels of noise, require the removal of the air conditioning, and create potential safety risks. Closing ensures both staff and visitors remain safe while the project is completed.
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Are all other library branches open?
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Yes. All other library branches; Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach, Imbil, Kilkivan and Goomeri, will remain open and operate at their normal hours.
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Can I still make reservations at the Pop-up Library?
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Yes. New reservations will be available for collection at the Pop-up Library from Thursday, 9 October.
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| I have an item that is due during the temporary closure. How do I return it?
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The after-hours return chute at the front of the library will be unavailable throughout the project. You can return items to the temporary chute located at the Town Hall, Gympie. Alternatively, you can return items to the pop-up library from Thursday, 9 October.
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