Temporary Closure - Proserpine Library

Whitsunday Regional Council resolved at its Ordinary Meeting on 9 June 2021 to temporarily close the Proserpine Library from Monday 14th June to Monday 6th September 2021.

During this period, construction works at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre will restrict access to the rear and front entries to the library and parking will also be restricted in the rear carpark.

Council has taken into consideration the increased activity of the neighbouring construction site and it was decided the library be closed to protect the health and safety of patrons attending the library.

As the library is an integral Council service to the community, some library services will be relocated to the Proserpine Administration Building.  These services include:

• Reserved books and resources can be collected at the Proserpine Administration Building (83-85 Main Street, Proserpine) on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm and Thursdays from 9am to 11am.
• Online resources are available on the Library website.
• First 5 Forever & Story Time sessions will continue at the Proserpine Administration Building and other outreach locations. Please visit the 'What's On' page for further details.
• A home library service is available, please contact Council on 1300 972 753 for details.
• Provision will be made for after-hours returns.  Further updates will be provided on this soon.
• The pop-up library be based at the Proserpine Administration Centre and various outreach locations.

We apologise for any inconvenience the closure has caused however the safety of our patrons is our priority.