Macquarie Regional Library Strategic Plan 2026 - 2029

We’re inviting residents of Dubbo Regional Council, Warrumbungle Shire Council, and Narromine Shire Council to help shape the future of local library services. Macquarie Regional Library (MRL) is planning ahead and is seeking community insights to guide priorities through to 2029.

The draft Macquarie Regional Library Strategic Plan 2026–2029 outlines the proposed direction for library services over the next four years. It has been shaped by the valuable feedback gathered through the recent MRL Feedback Survey.

Your ideas and perspectives play an important role in ensuring our libraries continue to grow in ways that reflect and support community needs.

Feedback is open until 9am, Tuesday 24 February 2026.

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Make sure you read the full strategic plan by clicking below.

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Submission Process

In accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act 1998, written submissions received by Council containing personal information may be made public when the matter goes before Council for consideration, as it may be included in Council’s Business Papers. Persons have the right to remain anonymous if they so choose by refraining from submitting their personal information, however, the submission may be given less weight in the overall assessment and consideration of the draft strategic plan.

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Community Consultation

We have been actively engaging with the community since 3 March 2025. To explore our consultation activities, survey results and engagement overview.

Engagement Snapshot

Here is an overview of all the activities involving community for the purpose of participation.

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MRL Community Feedback Survey

We are seeking your feedback and ideas on our Public Library Services, take this survey and go into the draw for one of three $100 vouchers.

SURVEY NOW CLOSED

Timeline

Timeline item 1 - complete

Community consultation

Our feedback activity will be available from 9am Monday 20 January until 9am Monday 3 March 2025.
Come and see us at one of our pop-up events listed below.
Follow the link to take our survey to ensure your voice is heard.
Timeline item 2 - complete

Develop draft strategy

We will be reviewing all the feedback and analysing what you have told us, this will guide the draft the Macquarie Regional Library Strategic Plan 2026- 2029.
Timeline item 3 - complete

Council meeting

The report Macquarie Regional Library Strategic Plan 2026-2029 Public Exhibition will go to Council at the Community, Culture and Place Committee meeting, 5:30pm Tuesday 11 November for seeking endorsement to go on public exhibition by Council at the Ordinary Council Meeting, 5:30pm Tuesday 18 November 2025.
View Report 2.4.1, agenda, livestream, minutes and associated documents for council meetings here.
Motion Carried:
1. Endorse the public exhibition of the Macquarie Regional Library Strategic Plan 2026-2029 for a minimum of 28 days.
2. Endorse the continued alignment of regional library services with legislative obligations, adopted annual budget and community expectations.
Timeline item 4 - active

Public exhibition

Public exhibition open for submissions from 9am, Tuesday 27 January 2026 to 9am, Tuesday 24 February 2026.

Documents can be view in person at the following locations:
Customer Experience Centres
Dubbo, Cnr Church and Darling Street
Wellington, Cnr Nanima Crescent and Warne Street
Mon-Fri | 9am - 5pm

Macquarie Regional Library (during branch opening hours)
Dubbo Libraries
Dubbo Library, Cnr Macquarie and Talbragar Street
Wellington Library, Cnr Percy and Maughan Street

Warrumbungle Libraries
Coonabarabran Library, 50 John Street
Coolah Library, 59 Binnia Street
Dunedoo Library, 42 Bolaro Street

Narromine Libraries
Narromine Library, 31/33 Dandaloo Street
Trangie Library, Dandaloo Street
All formal submissions will be reviewed after the public exhibition concludes.
Timeline item 5 - incomplete

Council decides

A report summarising the public exhibition will be presented to Council, with a decision to be made at an upcoming Ordinary Council Meeting.
Meeting date to be confirmed.