Hobsons Bay City Council is seeking an innovative operator for the Cafe at Altona North Community Library. Expressions of Interest are sought from suitably qualified and experienced operators to commence trading in 2015.

The Altona North Community Library has just celebrated its fifth birthday. The library is a popular space within the community; adjacent to Bayside P-9 School and is in close proximity to the busy Borrack Square shopping precinct.

The library enjoys significant visitation numbers throughout the year and is open to the public seven days per week. There is internet and WiFi access; books, DVDs and CDs for loan; and access to a range of free programs and activities including weekly rhymetime and storytime sessions.

The cafe space presents an excellent opportunity for the operator of a social enterprise, not-for-profit or training organisation. One of the key objectives for the cafe is to enhance the visitor experience; encouraging people to linger and enjoy.

The cafe has the flexibility to operate independently of the library and will be given the opportunity to provide catering services to meeting room hirers.