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We won. Now let's keep it that way.
Low visitation numbers were part of the case council originally made for closing Burleigh Heads Library. The single best thing this community can do now isn't a petition or an email — it's showing up. Every visit, every book borrowed, every program attended builds the record that makes this library impossible to justify closing again.
Visit, and make it a habit
This is the top priority now. Go in. Borrow something. Bring the kids on a Saturday, duck in on your lunch break, use the free Wi-Fi or the printers instead of doing it elsewhere. A single visit is good — a habit is what actually shows up in council's usage figures over time.
Go to the programs and events
Story time, school holiday activities, family programs — these are exactly the services that were on the chopping block. Turning up to them, and bringing other families along, is direct evidence they're used and wanted.
Bring someone who doesn't usually go
The easiest way to grow visitation isn't to visit more yourself — it's to bring someone who wasn't going at all. A neighbour, a grandparent, a friend with young kids. Word of mouth is what built the petition to 3,498 signatures; the same effort now builds foot traffic.
Tell the library what you'd like to see
Library staff and council respond to demonstrated demand. If there's a program, a book range, or an event you'd like to see at Burleigh Heads, ask for it in person or drop it in the suggestion box. Positive, specific requests help make the case that this is a branch worth investing in.
Join the Facebook group
The campaign isn't disappearing — it's shifting focus to keeping the library thriving. Events, visitation drives, and any updates on the Level Up Arts Hub co-location will be posted here first. Save Burleigh Heads Library on Facebook.
Support the local businesses who backed us
A number of local businesses and organisations publicly supported this campaign — see the Supporters page. Visiting the library and then popping into one of them (or vice versa) reinforces the case that a thriving village centre needs a library at its heart, not despite it.
Keep talking to people
Not everyone who uses the library follows council decisions closely. Let people know it's staying open, same as always — some residents may still think it's closing or reduced, based on earlier news.
Tell us what you know
If you have information relevant to the campaign's history, or updates on what's happening with the Level Up Arts Hub, get in touch. Corrections to anything on this site are also welcome.
Questions about the campaign?
Get in touch and we'll point you in the right direction.