Your Library Limited has launched its new four-year strategic plan, setting a clear and confident direction for one of Victoria’s largest public library services.
The strategy, titled Your Library, Leading Change: 2025–2029, outlines bold priorities across literacy, equity, digital inclusion, climate resilience, and cultural connection.
Developed through extensive consultation with staff, partner councils, community members, and sector leaders, the strategy reflects a shared vision: to ensure everyone—regardless of age, background or circumstance—has access to the resources, opportunities and support they need to thrive.
Your Library board chair Cr Linda Hancock welcomed the strategy and its alignment to the needs of a growing and diverse region.
“This is a strategy with substance and direction. It shows how Your Library is evolving to meet the complex needs of our communities, while staying true to its core values of fairness, inclusion and connection,” she said.
“The Board is proud to support a plan that is both visionary and grounded in practical, measurable goals.”
The strategy identifies five key directions:
Leaders in Libraries: Positioning the library as a forward-thinking, innovative service that leads in its diverse collection and keeps up with community needs and continually changing technology.
Take Action on Climate: Responding directly to environmental challenges and supporting our communities to build climate resilience and preparedness.
Partnerships and Collaborations: Building strong, respectful relationships and collaborative partnerships to strengthen benefits across our community.
Build digital literacy: Helping the community build digital skills and adapt to new technologies.
Champion diversity and inclusion: Creating safe, welcoming libraries where all people feel included, represented, and supported.
Your Library chief executive officer Dr Karina Lamb said the strategy is grounded in local needs and future-focused in its ambition.
“This strategy speaks to the role of libraries as essential public services. It builds on the strengths of our people and our partnerships, while also recognising the need to do things differently—whether that’s supporting digital literacy, responding to climate events, or deepening our relationships with First Nations communities,” Dr Lamb said.
“As a not-for-profit and charity, we are focused on impact. This strategy gives us the clarity and courage to lead where needed, adapt with purpose, and remain a trusted part of community life. We look forward to delivering on the strategy over the next four years.”
Your Library serves more than 450,000 people across Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges through 14 branches, three reading rooms, a mobile outreach service and a growing digital platform.
The new strategy reinforces Your Library’s commitment to responsive, high-quality, and sustainable public services—delivered in partnership with Councils and the community.
View the full strategy at www.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/about
