“Flip the G-T Library!”
“We would like to transform this space into an inviting atmosphere that is plugged into the 21st century as well as make our facility more user and community-friendly. We have such great space to work with, and with a little rearranging, painting, and new carpet, we can increase the traffic of this newly revamped learning center.”
We began this project with a $50k grant in mind but unfortunately we have not yet been one of the lucky in getting a chance to compete. The show must go on. Since the school board has committed to replacing the unraveling carpet, I would like to take this opportunity to spice up the paint scheme.”
Mrs. Alesch’s library crew of students is selling raffle tickets for four fleece blankets with the winning names to be drawn on graduation day right before the ceremony. They also hosted an ice cream social the night of open house and one day during the school week for students.
The painting date is tentatively set for the week of May 24.
“By then we will have the library cleaned up and out and ready for some renovation. We hope to have raised enough money to purchase paint and supplies.”
“Year by year, we plan to make small improvements to furniture and shelving with this year providing the major makeover in terms of interior appearance. Willing students and staff members will be donating their time to the project. We are going to continue to be resourceful and work with what furniture we currently have as well as seek any talents or donations from community members interested in helping out. The crew includes Morgan Mortenson, Leah Bisienius, Tiffany Harris, Nikki Brown, Alysssa Hoffman; please contact any of these young ladies or Mrs. Alesch if you would like to help in any way."
The project is estimated to cost a little over $1000.
Our Plan:
- Revamp the main area of the library to create a Java/Barnes & Noble-like atmosphere (thematic in design/color, artwork on walls, etc.)
- ADD: a community room/superintendent's office/student showcase room, media/production room, PD/work-study room, student study room, and tech room/librarian office (currently it is being used more as storage)
- Children's Section: playful theme, colorful, add comfortable sitting for individual reading (beanbag/rocking chairs or carpeted steps for story time?)
- Multimedia room: Transform one room into a multimedia/production/green screen room Remove shelves in west section; clear space for instructional area - table desks for classroom instruction or PD in-service (disperse shelving by different arrangement)
- Technology upgrades: add a big screen TV or projection device to show movies to school and/or community (could be a SmartBoard)
- Add 21st century technology to be checked out by school/community: cameras (digital/video), projectors, movies, cds, etc.
- Market library for more community use
- ...and of course... add new books/databases for students to enjoy!
Dream big - working together, we can accomplish great things!
The following sites were created for our initial planning, feel free to check them out and/or participate in the discussions:
PLANNING/INFORMATIONAL SITE- http://sites.google.com/site/flipourlibrary/
BLOG PARTICIPATION SITE- http://flipourlibrary.blogspot.com/2010/03/lets-begin.html
The Terril-Building library is going to undergo some changes to promote better teaching and learning as well following the completion of the Graettinger-Building project. STAY TUNED!!!
