With the official launch of LABrary on Friday, June 29 from 11am to 1pm.

The Library will throw open their doors to the future, unveiling 3D printers, a laser cutter and engraver, virtual reality, green screen, audio and visual equipment, animation software and a range of coding and robotics technology.

Mayor Sue Moore said it was another example of how we are not only at the forefront of emerging library services but meeting the needs and expectations of the modern community.

“The LABrary is designed to be a space for people to experience a whole range of new and emerging technologies to be creative, to learn and to socialise,” Cr Moore said.

“People can come together to invent and tinker with equipment such as virtual reality, coding and robotics that they might not get to use otherwise.

“And the best part is it doesn’t matter how old you are. This equipment may help prepare our younger people for jobs that don’t exist yet, or inspire older people to reimagine the future. The possibilities are endless.”

The LABrary has been made possible by funding from the State Library of NSW, Public Library Infrastructure Grants.

Staff have been busy setting up the equipment to be available to the community as part of their regular programs.

“Most of us have only heard about this kind of technology in the realms of science fiction, so this is an exciting opportunity not to only see it in action but to have a go,” Cr Moore said.

“I’m looking forward to seeing as many people as possible at the launch, and to keep coming back to use the equipment.”