Unanderra Library - open hours that suit you
Consultation has concluded
We've heard that you would like to be able to visit Unanderra Library at more convenient times. We're proposing to open the library at 9.30am every weekday morning which would make it consistent with our other libraries. We’re also keen to hear whether you would be interested to access the library after-hours.
What would change and what stays the same?
- The library would open at 9:30am every weekday.
- Closing times will stay the same.
- Saturday hours will stay the same.
- The library will remain closed on Sundays.
There would be an increase in opening hours across the week. You can compare the current opening hours with the proposed opening hours in this table:
| Current opening hours | Proposed opening hours | |
| Monday | 10am - 5pm | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 12.30pm - 5pm | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 1pm | 9:30am - 1pm |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Total opening hours | 36 hours | 41 hours |
Are you interested in after-hours access?
We also want to know whether you would be interested in having after-hours access at Unanderra Library.
Find out more
- Please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Phone 02 4227 7111
Let us know your thoughts by 13 May 2024
- Complete this short survey (Please note if you have already registered with our engagement platform you need to sign in first. If you haven't registered with us, you just need to provide an email address and screen name to access the survey).
- Email engagement@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
- Write to the Engagement Team, Wollongong City Council, Locked Bag 8821 WOLLONONG DC NSW 2500
You can also drop into Unanderra or Wollongong libraries and complete a paper feedback form while you are there.
Privacy information
Please note that submissions become public documents and may be viewed by other persons on request. Please telephone 4227 7111 or read Council’s Privacy Notification(External link) before submitting your feedback.
Accessibility or language assistance
If you're d/Deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, you can contact us through the National Relay Service.(External link) If you need an interpreter you can contact us through the Translating and Interpreting Service(External link) on 131 450. You'll need to provide our phone number 02 4227 8222 when using these services.
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Feedback results - Unanderra Library open hours
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- a proposal to open Unanderra Library at 9.30am on weekdays and,
- the idea of after-hours access to the library.
Results
We received 174 submissions via the online feedback form, hard copy feedback form and email.
Most people who provided submissions were regular visitors to Unanderra Library and many expressed their appreciation for its staff and services. There was general support for opening the library at 9.30am on weekdays due to convenience, consistency across libraries and opportunities for children’s programs. Several were concerned with perceived impacts to an existing group who currently use the library on Wednesday mornings when the library is closed. Some had concerns about library staff and requested that they be consulted or that no changes be made to opening hours.
Reactions to after-hours access were mixed with those opposed to the idea having a range of safety concerns. These included: personal safety concerns particularly at night; limited foot traffic/ passive surveillance around Unanderra Library; the potential for vandalism and theft. Alternative ideas were suggested including having staffed hours on specific evenings; trialling after-hours at a different library with better passive surveillance; and a book locker system for after-hours collection.
Those who were comfortable with after-hours access noted its potential convenience, particularly for students, workers, and carers of young children. This cohort was asked to provide their preferred times. The most popular days/times in order were:
- Weekday evenings from 5-9pm
- Saturday afternoon from 1-5pm
- Sunday afternoon from 1-5pm
- Sunday from 7am-1pm.
You can read the full Engagement Report for details.
Next Steps
Wollongong City Libraries will review the project and the community will be updated should any changes be planned.
