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A Library to be Proud Of: South Georgia Regional Library. 68% of the nation’s 4 th graders are reading below proficiency.* 64% of 12 th graders never make it to proficiency level.*
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68% of the nation’s 4th graders are reading below proficiency.* 64% of 12th graders never make it to proficiency level.* Numerous states use the literacy rate of 3rd graders to help calculate how many prison cells they will need to build for the future.** Literacy Rate *According to a study conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics **According to a report made by The Los Angeles Times
To build preliteracy skills. Grow with children into adulthood. Promote a literate workforce. Foster democracy. The Library’s Role “There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the earth as the free public library…” ~Andrew Carnegie
Daily storytimes Monthly programs - Fall Carnival -Hogwarts Celebration - Snow Day Preliteracy skills Foster a love for learning Programs: Children
June - July Engages the whole family In 2010, the SRP enrolled: - 1,492 children 303 teens 691 adults Summer Reading Program
Weekly book clubs Special Events Programs: Teens
Genealogy Courses Art Programs Host GED Classes through a partnership with Wiregrass Technical College Programs: Adults
Problems: Lacks an Attractive Entrance Poorly Configured Lacks Proper Acreage Too Small Limited & Hazardous Parking Lot Requires Repairs Constructed in 1968Upgraded in 1995 Requires Work-a-Rounds
Inadequately Configured: Adult, Children and Public Functions Mixed Existing Floor Plan Confusion & Crowded Areas Poor Configuration
SGMC Property Boundary Library Property Boundary Existing Library Too Small
Requires Repairs • Hazardous Parking lot • Leaking Roof • Water Damage • Mold • Ruined Carpeting
A larger amphitheater will allow more children to attend programs. Additional study areas A modern library sends the message that our community cares about literacy! A Space to Grow… The amphitheater is often overcrowded, creating a fire hazard.
Library Features: • Coffee Shop • Self Checkout • Small Business Development Center • Teen Area
Construct a facility large enough to accomplish the library’s mission. Estimated 64,000 sq. ft. Will provide ample space to grow. Library of Sufficient Size: Worthington Library in Ohio recently built a new branch
Summary: Why a New Facility? • Existing Library • Under Sized • Poorly Configured • Insufficient Parking • Landlocked location • New Library • Sufficiently Sized • Properly Configured • Enough Parking • Properly Located • We must invest in our youth’s future!
It is imperative that the library be included on the next SPLOST Tell your county commissioner how important the library is to you. SPLOST