Thornbury Library

In 1986, there was a call to upgrade the facilities as the space did not keep up with the needs of public libraries. The City of Northcote planned to add a multi-use games court, landscaping and a car park. After Amalgamation of 1994, the Thornbury branch was not keeping performing as well as the other branches and a decision was made for the library to move out of the space. This happened in December 1997 and the toy library moved in.  It remained a Maternal Child Health Centre. It is now SPAN Community house.

Clyde St grant for fun and games (1986, April 9). Northcote Leader, p. 5.  

Library threatened (1997, August 21). Northcote Leader, p. 1.   

We make history as branch library opens (1955, August 3). Northcote Leader, p. 3.

Image of Opening of Thornbury library

Opening of Thornbury library

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Image of Library staff and residents at Clyde Street 1992

Library staff and residents at Clyde Street 1992

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