FRANKSTON City Council has launched community consultation on the future of Frankston City Libraries, seeking input to guide the next 20 years of library services, spaces and experiences.
The consultation will help inform a new Library Master Plan, which will shape future planning and investment across the library network.
Community members are encouraged to share what they value about their local library and what they want to see in the future, whether they are regular users, occasional visitors or have never used a library.
Frankston City mayor Cr Sue Baker said libraries had evolved well beyond places to borrow books and remained an essential part of community life.
“Today’s libraries are places where people come to learn, connect, access technology, develop new skills and participate in community life,” said Baker.
“As our community continues to grow and change, it’s important that our libraries evolve too.
“We want to hear from people of all ages and backgrounds about what they value most and what they want from their local library over the next 20 years.”
Council recently completed a Library Network Analysis, identifying opportunities to strengthen library services, facilities and programs to meet the needs of a growing and changing community.
Feedback from the consultation will be considered alongside the analysis, community needs, service data and other supporting research before any future planning or investment decisions are made.
Community members can have their say by completing an online survey or attending one of several in-person engagement sessions held across the municipality during the consultation period.
The consultation builds on previous engagement undertaken in 2020 and 2022, which helped shape the current Library Action Plan.
Community engagement is open until 11.59pm on 30 September.
To complete the survey or find an engagement session, visit engage.frankston.vic.gov.au/libraries
First published in the Frankston Times – 11 August 2026