2020-02-11 Services and Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                        11 FEBRUARY 2020


BRANCH ACTIVITIES                           RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS                         CURRENT PRIORITIES                           THE NEXT QUARTER
LIBRARIES & GALLERIES
LIBRARIES                                      Councillor Workshop conducted.            Finalise options for replacement           Prepare project briefing/workshop
Mobile Library Service Replacement             Consultation with key stakeholders        Research possible location for               for Councillors.
Plan                                             undertaken.                                 library kiosk in Peregian.                 Draft implementation communication
                                               Concept plans for proposed vehicle                                                       plan.
                                                 finalised.                                                                             Begin scoping out the design for the
                                                                                                                                          exterior wrap of proposed vehicle.
Plan and deliver a range of engaging           Book Club Soiree, showcasing local        Partner with Starry Nights Outdoor         Scope ideas/available authors for
public library programs which support            author Maggie Christensen                   Movies to host Cooroy Rooftop                next large literary event
reading, learning and literacy (including      Diverse range of workshops                  Cinema events happening in                 Prepare activities for Harmony Day
digital literacy)                                /presentations held including:              January and February                         on 21 March.
                                                 Memoir writing with Shelley               Organise a career counselling              Prepare event for World Storytelling
                                                 Davidow, building websites, yoga            session                                      Day on 20 March
                                                 benefits & social media for business      Plan local author talks for February
                                                                                             and March
                                                 owners
                                                                                           Plan branch activities for Library
                                               Supported Pink Precinct Fun Trail to        Lovers Day happening in February
                                                 raise awareness of National Breast        Deliver new adult’s STEAM program
                                                 Cancer Foundation                           in Makerspaces – Beginner's
                                               Hosted events for National                  Arduino & Wrap skirts
                                                 Recycling Week (such as slow
                                                 clothing and upcycling workshops)
                                               Hosted aged care assistance
                                                 information sessions
                                               Delivered Advance Queensland
                                                 Engaging Science Inventor program
                                                 and Tech Savvy Seniors program
Deliver capital works and facilities           Completed rectification works on        Generator Connection Point to be             Progress Mobile Library
projects                                         Noosaville Library roof.                  installed at Cooroy Library (to support        Replacement options (as above).
                                               Completion of Noosaville Library          Evacuation Centre operations)                Finalise ITQ for Noosaville Library
                                                 Solar Panel project.                    Progress Noosaville Library                    meeting room pod and install new
                                               Acquitted Engaging Science & Tech         refurbishment defects list with the aim        pod
                                                 Savvy Senior’s grant-funded projects      to finalise the project
                                               Successful Engaging Science grant       Develop Capital Works project
                                                 application ($9,900) to deliver
                                                                                           proposal for refurbishment of Cooroy
                                                 digitally-creative 3D & drone
                                                 program                                   Library roof.


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