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Celebrating Kellie’s national recognition

Celebrating Kellie’s national recognition

Myli is delighted to celebrate team member Kellie, who has been awarded the prestigious Marjorie Cotton Award by the Australian Library and Information Association. 

This national award recognises outstanding contributions to library services for young people in Australia, making Kellie’s achievement something very special. It is a wonderful acknowledgement of her creativity, professionalism and genuine commitment to supporting children, young people and families through meaningful library experiences. 

About Kellie 

Kellie is a valued member of the Myli team whose work has a lasting impact across the communities we serve. 

Through her programming, Kellie creates welcoming, engaging and inclusive experiences for young children and their families. Her sessions are thoughtfully designed to encourage connection, creativity, participation and early learning, while helping families feel comfortable and supported in their local library. 

Kellie brings warmth, care and imagination to her work, along with a strong understanding of the role libraries play in community life. Her ability to connect with families and deliver high-quality programs with empathy and professionalism is deeply appreciated by her colleagues and the communities she supports. 

Over the past 12 months, Kellie has delivered an extraordinary 89 programs, engaging more than 2,600 participants, including over 1,100 children aged 0–5 years. This outstanding contribution reflects not only the scale of her work, but the care, creativity and quality she brings to each program. 

We are incredibly proud of Kellie and thrilled to see her contribution recognised on a national stage. 

 

  • About the Marjorie Cotton Award

    The Marjorie Cotton Award is a biennial honour established by the Australian Library and Information Association to recognise outstanding contributions to library services for young people in Australia. 

    The award is named after Marjorie Cotton Isherwood, a pioneering figure in children’s librarianship and New South Wales’ first professionally qualified children’s librarian. Marjorie helped shape many practices that are now central to children’s library services, including regular story sessions, collaboration with schools, multilingual collections and the appointment of qualified children’s librarians. 

    The award celebrates individuals who demonstrate leadership, innovation and meaningful community impact in library services for children and young people. It recognises work across areas such as programming, resource development, inclusion, outreach and creative approaches to service delivery. 

    Kellie’s recognition through this award reflects the values at the heart of Myli’s work: connection, inclusion, learning and community. Her achievement is a proud moment for Kellie, for Myli and for the many families who have experienced the care and creativity she brings to her work. 

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