Scotlandville Library expands with Black Heritage Room, outdoor areas
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A groundbreaking ceremony for the Scotlandville Branch Library's renovation and expansion will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 19. The public is invited to attend.
This event will mark the start of Phase Two for the Scotlandville Branch Library renovation and expansion. The event is located at 7373 Scenic Highway.
The 'gold shovel event' will include remarks from Library Board President Candace Temple and East Baton Rouge Parish Library Director Katrina Stokes. The library said Mayor-President Sid Edwards and District 2 Metro Councilman Anthony Kenney will also attend.
The $8.8 million project will take about 10 months to finish. It is funded by the Library's 10-year dedicated property tax, with no bonds or debt involved. The project is overseen by City-Parish Architectural Services and Library staff, according to the library.
Once finished, the expanded library will include:
Over 24,000 square feet of space.
A new Archive Annex completed in Phase One.
Dedicated areas for children, teens, and adults.
Meeting and programming rooms, including a retractable stage.
A Black Heritage Room for exhibits and events.
Collaborative workspaces, free Wi-Fi, public computers, and printing.
Outdoor features like courtyards, a garden story walk, and space for a community fridge.
The library said the Black Heritage Room will provide a space for hosting programming related to African American art and literature.
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