CHARLESTON, SC - Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) wants your input! CCPL is hosting a community forum on Tuesday, March 8 from 5:30-7 p.m. to collect input and opinions from community members about potential programs/events and makerspace/creative studio equipment for the Keith Summey North Charleston Library, which is currently under construction. The information collected during this forum will be used to develop a program guide for the branch as well as guide the purchase of creative studio tools. The new library is anticipated to open later this year.
Meeting date/location:
Tuesday, March 8 from 5:30-7 p.m.
North Charleston Community Resource Center
3947 Whipper Barony Lane, North Charleston, SC 29405
*Face coverings are recommended
“Libraries are a place for the community, by the community,” said CCPL Executive Director Angela Craig. “Forums like these provide invaluable input and let the community be a part of shaping and molding the programs they would like to experience inside their library.”
This 20,000-square-foot branch is one of five new libraries funded by a $108.5 million referendum passed in 2014 calling for new facilities and the renovation and update of the existing branches. The referendum was approved by 74% of Charleston County voters.
Visit /construction for details and building project updates. For more information on CCPL programs, visit https:///programming.
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS:
What is a program?
A library program focuses on providing attendees a valuable and engaging experience that meet one or more of the following goals:
- Provides opportunities for continuing education and lifelong learning
- Foster literacy, workforce development, educational success and community engagement
- Serve our community’s diversity through engaging entertainment, enrichment and opportunities to encounter new ideas and learn new skills
- Offers a dynamic exchange of information
- Facilitates wide-ranging discussions and supports civic dialogue
- Fosters community networks and introduces residents
- Allows exploration of ideas in a safe environment
- Enhances the library’s role as a community resource
- Introduces patrons and non-users to library resources, services or programs
- Builds stronger communities
- Expands the visibility of the library
What is a creative studio?
A creative studio, also referred to as a makerspace, is an area in which people can gather to work on Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge. It also serves as an instructional space for these projects and use of equipment. These spaces will feature a variety of tools, based on the community’s interests or needs. For example, a makerspace may include crafting materials, sewing machines, or technology like 3D printers. Each makerspace is unique to the community it serves.