Everyone is invited to enjoy a day of fun and excitement on Saturday, June 3 as they explore Joplin’s NEW Public Library during its Grand Opening. A Ribbon Cutting on the north side of the building will kick off the event at 9:30 a.m., and then the doors will open for everyone to come inside for a short program in the Community Room before touring the building. The new Library is located at 1901 East 20th Street.
During this event, the public can enjoy several activities focusing on the Library’s unique elements. Participants can return the sheets for a chance to win an Amazon Fire tablet. There will also be a drawing for several to win an out of district library card. Winners can use the card or they can gift it to someone of their choosing. Patrons do not need to be present to win.
As the public visits the different areas of the Library, they will notice many new features in the facility. Multiple meeting spaces offer flexibility to accommodate both small and large groups, and an “un-conference room” houses lounge furniture for less formal meetings and collaboration.
Several adaptable creation spaces, also known as “Maker Spaces” can be found in the new Library. These rooms may include tools and support services to complete booklet and brochure publishing, video production and/or editing, audio recording or editing, 3d printing and scanning, as well as other creative projects.
Library staff will be stationed throughout the facility to talk with the public about services and resources available in the various areas. Self-check kiosks, a family computer room, outdoor courtyards and patio space, along with an enhanced vending area help create a user-friendly and comfortable facility for all ages.
“We wanted to provide amenities and conveniences while still focusing on the customer service, resources and a vast collection of books, periodicals, music, DVDs and other items that our patrons have enjoyed throughout the years,” said Library Director Jacque Gage. “Not only will the Library solve ADA accessibility issues, but it also provides much needed technology upgrades with maker spaces, new computer lab and a video wall that gives us multiple options in using this feature.”
The event’s program will welcome local officials to the podium, as well as Angela Martinez, Regional Director of the Denver, Colorado’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) office. The Library is a partnership with the EDA, which awarded the City a $20 million grant to assist in the redevelopment of the 20th Street area following the 2011 disaster. This stimulation project includes site infrastructure repairs and improvements, as well as the new Library facility.
Barbara Reading, Missouri State Librarian, will also attend and speak during the program. Reading has been with the Missouri State Library since 1993, serving as the youth services consultant, and the Director of Library Development. In 2013, she assumed the role of State Librarian. Reading recognizes the significant contributions a library provides to its community and is looking forward to joining the Joplin community for the opening.
Jill Sullivan, Director of the Post Art Library, is also on the program to introduce a new look and focus of the Post Art Library (PAL). Located in the northeast corner, PAL’s Reading Room is warm and inviting with a fireplace and large picture windows. With the move, PAL will have more space to feature arts-related programs, resources, displays, and services including assistance with creation in the makerspace.
“We are getting very close to opening the doors of this beautiful building that offers incredible amenities for our patrons,” said Gage. “Our staff is very excited and we can’t wait to introduce the facility to the public. This library is a community resource and we invite the everyone into our new building, the library of the 21st century.”
For more information, call 417- 623-7953 or visit their website at www.joplinpubliclibrary.org.
Library staff will be stationed throughout the facility to talk with the public about services and resources available in the various areas. Self-check kiosks, a family computer room, outdoor courtyards and patio space, along with an enhanced vending area help create a user-friendly and comfortable facility for all ages.
“We wanted to provide amenities and conveniences while still focusing on the customer service, resources and a vast collection of books, periodicals, music, DVDs and other items that our patrons have enjoyed throughout the years,” said Library Director Jacque Gage. “Not only will the Library solve ADA accessibility issues, but it also provides much needed technology upgrades with maker spaces, new computer lab and a video wall that gives us multiple options in using this feature.”
The event’s program will welcome local officials to the podium, as well as Angela Martinez, Regional Director of the Denver, Colorado’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) office. The Library is a partnership with the EDA, which awarded the City a $20 million grant to assist in the redevelopment of the 20th Street area following the 2011 disaster. This stimulation project includes site infrastructure repairs and improvements, as well as the new Library facility.
Barbara Reading, Missouri State Librarian, will also attend and speak during the program. Reading has been with the Missouri State Library since 1993, serving as the youth services consultant, and the Director of Library Development. In 2013, she assumed the role of State Librarian. Reading recognizes the significant contributions a library provides to its community and is looking forward to joining the Joplin community for the opening.
Jill Sullivan, Director of the Post Art Library, is also on the program to introduce a new look and focus of the Post Art Library (PAL). Located in the northeast corner, PAL’s Reading Room is warm and inviting with a fireplace and large picture windows. With the move, PAL will have more space to feature arts-related programs, resources, displays, and services including assistance with creation in the makerspace.
“We are getting very close to opening the doors of this beautiful building that offers incredible amenities for our patrons,” said Gage. “Our staff is very excited and we can’t wait to introduce the facility to the public. This library is a community resource and we invite the everyone into our new building, the library of the 21st century.”
For more information, call 417- 623-7953 or visit their website at www.joplinpubliclibrary.org.
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