The city’s libraries are experiencing a boom period, but no more so than the free online service component which saw 650 new members during a nine-week shutdown period earlier this year.
That resulted in community borrowing of 700 digital titles per day.
A bulk delivery of resources and books was made to 422 residents in late March to help them while the libraries were closed.
iPads were also loaned to residents with accessibility requirements.
The libraries also delivered resources to 45 Logan families without computers to assist them with home schooling requirements.
At the height of the closure in late April, Logan Libraries launched The Home Learning Hub to support families needing help with home learning.
The support service includes personalised support and advice from Logan Libraries’ staff.
The Reading Help service was also launched for children needing support to read or practise speaking English.
It is available by calling 3412 4100 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
Library services are delivered according to a council roadmap which is in place until 2023.
City Lifestyle Committee Chairperson Councillor Laurie Koranski said Logan’s Libraries were seen as a cornerstone of the city’s pandemic recovery.
Cr Koranski said the library staff had developed new and COVID-safe ways for people to access activities and programs.
“It is vital they are responsive to current and emerging needs and the aspirations of the community and they have shown they are,” Cr Koranski said.
“One example is the way in which they have adapted their programming this year.
“They have included virtual workshops and seminars on topics that can support the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
