Morley Library

Reviews of Morley Library

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  Alan Chen Added November 05, 2023

  ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
  Grew up in (I say this nearly literally, I spent a good chunk of my formative years there) the old Morley library, which was in a much better venue. This new one is a shell of the other one and isn't worthy of being considered it's successor.
  
  The staff were pretty nice last time I went though.
  
  Not the best library, but I've seen worse libraries, so 3.5/5.
  The old one would be a solid 5/5
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  Isobel J Added November 03, 2023

  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  I only popped in to use the WiFi, but just want to say the librarian was exceptionally friendly and helpful and sensitive with everyone she served, and it's cool to see someone doing an important job so well
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  Neoly Mai Added October 25, 2023

  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
  Library is good but the parking officer is a Karen
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  Jahmarley Cole Added October 22, 2023

  ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
  Very small library but it is a nice place to read a book or go on the computers and the staff are very helpful.
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  Selina M. Added October 18, 2023

  ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
  5 stars for the fantastic staff who are friendly and really go out of their way to help you! Unfortunately the library could be in a more desirable location with a bigger space and better facilities.

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Local Government rates are an annual payment made by residents living or owning property within the council area.

Your rates are a simple way of contributing to vital community services and infrastructure including:

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The below rate in the dollar and minimum payments were agreed by the City for 2021/22.

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