City of Palmerston has installed two state of the art library book vending machines, a first for the Northern Territory.
The ‘Anytime Library’ machines are conveniently located at the Palmerston Swimming and Fitness Centre and at the Zuccoli Plaza IGA supermarket.
The machines dispense over 300 books for borrowing, free of charge and make book-borrowing contactless and convenient.
City of Palmerston Mayor, Athina Pascoe-Bell said, “We are proud to provide Palmerston with this innovative service which is unlike any other.
“We place importance on having a future focus and improving wellbeing for those of all ages, and I believe the Anytime Library will do just that.”
This project was funded by the Northern Territory Government, through the Special Community Assistance and Local Employments (SCALE) program.
Chief Minister, Michael Gunner, said, “The Anytime Library will be a real talking point for the residents of Palmerston – it’s the first of its kind in the Territory.
“The SCALE funding has ensured important community programs have continued to operate during the pandemic.
“This has meant that Territorians have kept working, and residents have had access to the very best services in their communities.”
Council strategically placed one of the book vending machines at the popular Zuccoli IGA.
Store owner, Kenny Lay, said, “Zuccoli IGA is very excited to have an Anytime Library within our store.
`The Anytime Library complements the other work underway by Council including the development of a Library Masterplan and the construction of a community recording studio at the Palmerston Library.
