Labor is delivering better libraries for country communities right across northern Victoria.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced $794,648 for upgrades in Hopetoun, Boort, Red Cliffs, Tallangatta and five Mitchell Shire towns – including Kilmore, Broadford and Seymour.

The funding comes through Labor's Living Libraries Infrastructure Program, with local councils chipping in.

Hopetoun – the library expands into the old shire chambers, with new study and remote work spaces ($455,400).

Boort – an outdoor living library with all-abilities play areas, shade and seating ($198,861).

Mitchell Shire – private pods for study, telehealth and online meetings in five branches ($102,956).

Tallangatta – a self-service borrowing portal and new scanning technology ($21,765).

Red Cliffs – a soundproof booth for job interviews, tutoring and telehealth ($15,666).

Free to use. Close to home.

Over the past 12 years, Labor has invested $61.6 million in 191 library projects across Victoria.

Jess Wilson's One Nation-Liberal coalition and their $40 billion cuts plan put local libraries at risk.

Quote attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes

"These upgrades give families, students and workers better places to learn, work and connect."

Quotes attributable to Minister for Local Government Tim Richardson

"From storytime in Hopetoun to telehealth in Kilmore, local libraries bring country communities together."

"Libraries are free, local and open to everyone – that's why Labor keeps investing in them."