A Library to be Proud Of: South Georgia Regional Library

   

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.**

   

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.

   

Programs: ChildrenDaily storytimes

Monthly programs- Fall Carnival-Hogwarts Celebration- Snow Day

Preliteracy skills

Foster a love for learning

   

Summer Reading ProgramJune - July

Engages the whole family

In 2010, the SRP

enrolled:- 1,492 children- 303 teens- 691 adults

   

Programs: TeensWeekly book clubs

Special Events

   

Programs: AdultsGenealogy Courses

Art Programs

Host GED Classes through a partnership with Wiregrass Technical College

   

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

   

Poor Configuration

Existing Floor Plan

Inadequately Configured:Adult, Children and Public Functions Mixed

Confusion & Crowded Areas

   

Poor Configuration

   

Insufficient Parking

   

Too Small

Existing Library

SGMC Property Boundary

Library Property Boundary

   

Over Crowded

   

Requires Repairs

Hazardous Parking lot

Leaking Roof Water Damage

Mold

Ruined Carpeting

   

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.

   

Modern Library:

   

Modern Library:

   

Modern Library:

   

Modern Library:

   

Library Features:

Coffee Shop

Self Checkout

Small Business Development Center

Teen Area

   

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

   

Five Points Area:

   

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!

   

SPLOST

It is imperative that the library be included on the next SPLOST

Tell your county commissioner how important the library is to you.

   Thank you for your time!