A new approach means Ararat Regional Library is still loaning books to people despite COVID-19 restrictions.
The library’s ‘Drop and Swap’ program involves people phoning or messaging staff to lodge requests, with staff dropping off and swapping books, magazines and other material to homes in Ararat.
Ararat Rural City Council chief executive Tim Harrison said library staff wanted to ensure residents still had access to books, DVDs, periodicals, magazines, e-books, audio books and children’s stories through the library.
Dr Harrison said all material underwent sanitisation before and after loans, with staff members ensuring they maintained physical distancing and strict hygiene practices when dropping off items.