In January 2026, we asked what you love about our Wentworth Shire libraries and where we can improve. Your feedback will help us to deliver better services, spaces and programs for our community.
We heard from 85 community members (including young people).
Check out some of the insights below or download the 2026 Survey Results to find out what we heard.
98% Of survey respondents lived in the Wentworth Shire Area. 45% lived in Wentworth, 42 % from Buronga & Gol Gol area, & 11% from the Dareton township. 2% came from Mildura.
Community feedback indicated half of library members visit libraries in the Shire at least monthly.
Members aged 65 and over visit more frequently, parents with small children access programs and resources weekly. School holiday programs rang through the Midway Library Services were attended by large number children and parents and are always a welcoming activity during the holidays.
The primary reasons community members visit library services in Wentworth Shire are to borrow books, use the Wi-Fi and public computers, attend library programs, and use the space as a general meeting place to catch up with friends.
More than 50% of library members use additional services such as public computer access, Wi-Fi, printing, reading newspapers or magazines, and receiving assistance with technology. Community feedback also indicated a demand for e-books and more programs for adults and seniors.
More e-books, large print books
More investment in technology programs for all ages, with a particular emphasis on navigating AI and its increasing presence in our social lives.
Community would like to see more crafts and hands on activities for aged and young people.
More than 50% of library members use additional services such as public computer access, Wi-Fi, printing, reading newspapers or magazines, and receiving assistance with technology.
Community feedback also indicated a demand for e-books and more programs for adults and seniors.
90% Customers services space.
95% Accessibility
97% Library building
82% Library Catalogue
95% Comfort of the physical space
The Wentworth library team are a fantastic group of people.
The library is a welcoming space.
The library is to be absolutely commended on the community events that they have held throughout 2025.
The events were at consistent intervals, relevant topics for the target audiences and were extremely managed. The author night held at the Wentworth goal was a particular highlight for me along with the Halloween party and Minecraft school holiday program.
We heard from 85 community members in the Wentworth Shire including 9 children.
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
| Phone | (03) 5027 5027 |
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| engage@wentworth.nsw.gov.au | |
| Website | www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au |
| In writing | Wentworth Shire Council Office General Manager: Ken Ross HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm Closed on Public holidays. |
