Anytime Library launched at Glenmore Park

Sunday, 15 December 2024

Anytime Library, a book vending machine that can be accessed without assistance, has been launched at HomeCo. Glenmore Park Town Centre.

Members of Penrith City Libraries can borrow items held in the Anytime Library machine, using their library cards. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology allows the self-serve transaction to be completed.

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney expressed excitement that Council’s Library service was expanding its branches into Glenmore Park with an innovative service.

“We’re excited to introduce our first book vending machine into Glenmore Park Town Centre,” Cr Carney said.

"Our Library Services Strategy for 2023-2028 outlined the community’s desire for alternative service delivery methods, and to provide services within our local government area that do not have a library branch.”

The Anytime Library stores up to 352 items in book and DVD formats.

It allows for browsing using a secure panoramic carousel. The intuitive touchscreen control makes searching and borrowing easy. Items borrowed from the Anytime Library can be returned via the machine.

The Anytime Library is in the Aldi/Coles section of HomeCo. Glenmore Park Town Centre on the first floor next to the lifts. It is available during the centre's opening hours.
HomeCo. Glenmore Park Town Centre is located at 1 Town Terrace, Glenmore Park. Find out more about the Anytime Library and its opening hours at penrith.city/library

Photo captions:
#1: Penrith Mayor Todd Carney unveiling the Anytime Library at HomeCo. Glenmore Park Town Centre.
#2: Head of Library Services Sarah Dean shows Penrith Mayor Todd Carney how to use the Anytime Library.
#3: The Anytime Library vending machine.

Information contained within this news release was correct as at Sunday, 15 December 2024.