Due to the State Government’s COVID-19 roadmap, all Richmond Tweed Regional Library (RTRL) branches and the Mobile Library will be closed to the public, this includes both the Lismore and Goonellabah libraries.

However, a free Click and Collect and other online services are now available and can be accessed via www.rtl.nsw.gov.au

Acting Regional Library Manager Lucy Kinsley said this decision to offer Click and Collect from today was to ensure equitable access across the entire community.

“Due to the NSW Government’s COVID-19 roadmap, it was a difficult decision to make but one that provided the most equitable service to all community members,” she said.

“We will be monitoring the NSW Health guidelines and review any decisions as necessary to ensure the best outcome for everyone.”

The free Click and Collect can be used to access a range of different services that are designed to ensure an easy and smooth process.

You can order your items by visiting the RTRL website or via a smartphone app that can be downloaded from the website, or you can contact your local branch and have a staff member arrange your order.

RTRL staff can assist anyone needing help selecting the right theme, topic or genre of reading material.

The Online Library is always open, providing access to thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and more.

All other library services, such as access to PCs, library programs, printing services, will not be available, and the Family & Research Centre will be closed.

To access Click and Collect and the online library service, or find your local branch phone number, please visit www.rtrl.nsw.gov.au.