Mary Davies Library and Community Centre Visual Story

The arrival area at Mary Davies Library and Community Centre is located within a central town square. The surrounding buildings include the library and community centre, constructed with stone and brick, large glass windows and curved rooflines. The ground surface is paved with concrete pavers, with painted games and marked pathways integrated into the layout. Trees are planted within soil beds across the paved area, providing shade. Seating is available with benches made from wood and metal, and sculptural metal features are positioned throughout the space.

The library entrance includes a step-free ramp with handrails and automatic doors. An open-air car park with bitumen surfaces is located nearby and includes two accessible car parking spaces marked in blue. This area is used for pedestrian access, seating and entry to the library and community facilities. Activity levels may increase during community events and peak times.

The main library is accessed from the foyer through large automatic glass sliding doors. The floor surface transitions from external concrete pavers to carpet tiles with a flecked pattern. The reception desk is positioned to the left of the entry. The space has a high sloping ceiling with a timber panel finish and large glass windows that provide natural light. Walls are constructed from brick and stone, with metal support columns throughout the area.

Bookshelves, computer desks, study spaces and seating areas are arranged across the library. The floor is carpeted, and pathways are wide and step-free. This space is used for reading, study, computer access and borrowing library materials. Activity levels may increase during weekends and events. You may hear quiet conversation and movement within the space.

The Hub is located next to the quiet study area, adjacent to the science fiction and fantasy section of the library. Entry is through manually operated, inward opening glass doors with grey frames. The space includes red and terracotta brick walls and large windows. The ceiling is fitted with perforated panels and fluorescent lighting. The floor is covered with dark grey carpet tiles with a flecked pattern. White workbenches are arranged in the centre of the room, with storage units positioned along the walls.

Storage areas contain materials such as fabric, vinyl and craft supplies, along with equipment for printing and laminating. Step-free access is provided from the main library area. This space is used for design, making and technology-based activities, with access requiring induction. Activity levels may vary depending on scheduled sessions. You may hear equipment in use, including printers and tools within the space.

The Boobook Children’s Activity Room is located beyond the foyer, past the staircase and accessible bathrooms, as the last room on the left before the courtyard. Entry is through a manually operated outward opening glass door. The indoor space includes vinyl flooring with a curved pattern, light timber wall panelling and coloured doors. The ceiling is fitted with fluorescent lighting and acoustic panels. A kitchenette and storage cabinets are positioned along one wall, and bathroom facilities are located within the room.

Large glass sliding doors connect the indoor area to a secure outdoor play space. The outdoor area includes rubber mat flooring, shade sails and fenced boundaries with gated access. Play elements include a swing and wall-mounted activity panels, along with an outdoor sink. This space is used for early childhood activities, play sessions and small group programs. Activity levels may increase during scheduled sessions.

The kids zone is located at the far side of the main library. The area includes bookshelves with children’s collections and smaller-scale furniture. The floor is carpeted with patterned sections that define reading areas. Large glass windows provide natural light and views to the outdoor space. The ceiling is high with exposed steel beams and timber panels.

A manually operated inward opening glass door provides access to an outdoor area. The external space includes paved ground surfaces, shade sails and brick planter boxes. Seating is provided with wooden benches and tables. The area is enclosed by fencing and glass walls, with potted plants positioned throughout. This space is used for children’s reading and supervised activities which can include some noisy programs such as Baby Rhyme Time, Toddle Time and Story Time.