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A Library to be Proud Of: South Georgia Regional Library

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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A Library to be Proud Of: South Georgia Regional Library

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  1. A Library to be Proud Of: South Georgia Regional Library

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Daily storytimes Monthly programs - Fall Carnival -Hogwarts Celebration - Snow Day Preliteracy skills Foster a love for learning Programs: Children

  5. June - July Engages the whole family In 2010, the SRP enrolled: - 1,492 children 303 teens 691 adults Summer Reading Program

  6. Weekly book clubs Special Events Programs: Teens

  7. Genealogy Courses Art Programs Host GED Classes through a partnership with Wiregrass Technical College Programs: Adults

  8. 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

  9. Inadequately Configured: Adult, Children and Public Functions Mixed Existing Floor Plan Confusion & Crowded Areas Poor Configuration

  10. Poor Configuration

  11. Insufficient Parking

  12. SGMC Property Boundary Library Property Boundary Existing Library Too Small

  13. Over Crowded

  14. Requires Repairs • Hazardous Parking lot • Leaking Roof • Water Damage • Mold • Ruined Carpeting

  15. 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.

  16. Modern Library:

  17. Modern Library:

  18. Modern Library:

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  20. Library Features: • Coffee Shop • Self Checkout • Small Business Development Center • Teen Area

  21. 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

  22. Five Points Area:

  23. 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!

  24. It is imperative that the library be included on the next SPLOST Tell your county commissioner how important the library is to you. SPLOST

  25. Thank you for your time!

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