a library to be proud of: south georgia regional library
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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.* - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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A Library to be Proud Of: South Georgia Regional Library
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Literacy Rate
*According to a study conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics** According to a report made by The Los Angeles Times
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.**
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The Library’s Role
“There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the earth as the free public library…” ~Andrew Carnegie
To build preliteracy skills.
Grow with children into adulthood.
Promote a literate workforce.
Foster democracy.
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Programs: ChildrenDaily storytimes
Monthly programs- Fall Carnival-Hogwarts Celebration- Snow Day
Preliteracy skills
Foster a love for learning
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Summer Reading ProgramJune - July
Engages the whole family
In 2010, the SRP
enrolled:- 1,492 children- 303 teens- 691 adults
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Programs: TeensWeekly book clubs
Special Events
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Programs: AdultsGenealogy Courses
Art Programs
Host GED Classes through a partnership with Wiregrass Technical College
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Problems:Lacks an Attractive Entrance
Lacks Proper Acreage
Requires Repairs
Constructed in 1968Upgraded in 1995
Too Small
Poorly Configured
Limited & Hazardous Parking Lot
Requires Work-a-Rounds
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Poor Configuration
Existing Floor Plan
Inadequately Configured:Adult, Children and Public Functions Mixed
Confusion & Crowded Areas
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Poor Configuration
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Insufficient Parking
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Too Small
Existing Library
SGMC Property Boundary
Library Property Boundary
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Over Crowded
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Requires Repairs
Hazardous Parking lot
Leaking Roof Water Damage
Mold
Ruined Carpeting
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A Space to Grow…
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!
The amphitheater is often overcrowded, creating a fire hazard.
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Modern Library:
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Modern Library:
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Modern Library:
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Modern Library:
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Library Features:
Coffee Shop
Self Checkout
Small Business Development Center
Teen Area
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Library of Sufficient Size:
Construct a facility large enough to accomplish the library’s mission.
Estimated 64,000 sq. ft.
Will provide ample space to grow.
Worthington Library in Ohio recently built a new branch
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Five Points Area:
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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!
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SPLOST
It is imperative that the library be included on the next SPLOST
Tell your county commissioner how important the library is to you.
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Thank you for your time!