Draft strategy for Central Otago libraries

Central Otago District Council seeks feedback on a draft Libraries Strategy covering collections and services, culturally responsive libraries, community partnerships, and future buildings and technology.

The draft sets a direction for Central Otago's libraries over the next decade, building on ideas gathered from the community earlier in 2026.

It proposes promoting library services, growing collections and encouraging curiosity and discovery.

It proposes culturally responsive spaces, collections and ways of working, including responding to Mātauraka Māori and the needs of diverse communities.

It proposes developing partnerships and investing in buildings and technology that extend access and support modern ways of learning and working.

Read the Draft Libraries Strategy linked from the official project page. Complete the Feedback on Draft Libraries Strategy survey: https://lets-talk.codc.govt.nz/100-great-ideas-for-our-libraries/surveys/feedback-on-draft-library-strategy. Indicate your support for each proposed direction and add any comments. Hard copies are available from council service centres and libraries. Feedback closes on 19 October 2026. No closing time is stated on the official project page.

The strategy will guide the future direction of library services across Central Otago.

The council is checking whether its draft reflects the community's earlier ideas before finalising it.