![]() A new language collection was then launched and continues to be used by this growing community. “We invited Punjabi speaking locals to an event so they could recommend items from the sample collection that interested them,” said Mrs McLean. Given the number of Punjabi speakers moving into the local Cranbourne area, the team used this data, along with survey information, to source Punjabi books and materials. “The data showed 6,695 people stated they spoke Punjabi at home compared to 2,531 people in 2011.” “In 2016, Census data for the local government area showed a dramatic increase in Punjabi speakers,” said Mrs McLean. ![]() Library Information Services Coordinator, Michelle McLean, said they use Census data to help identify language needs in the local community. From Hampton Park right through to Pakenham, the libraries offer meeting places where people gather, share news and make connections. ![]() Casey Cardinia Libraries, with seven branches and a popular mobile library, provides services to the diverse community of more than 420,000 people. ![]() The City of Casey is one of Victoria’s largest and fastest growing areas. ![]()
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