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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
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Scotlandville library renovation enters next phase with community support
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — City leaders and residents gathered Monday to celebrate progress on the newly renovated Scotlandville Library, a project shaped by community input and deeply rooted in one of Baton Rouge's historic neighborhoods. 'We have listened to our patrons,' said Katrina Stokes, executive director of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. 'We've conducted surveys and hosted community meetings to ask them: 'What do you want? What do you need from us?' The renovated library will feature expanded access to technology, new programs and meeting rooms, a community fridge, and a dedicated Black Heritage Room. Its colors — blue and yellow — pay homage to nearby Southern University and the cultural history of the community. 'It's going to be almost like a museum,' Candace Temple said. 'The Black Heritage section in the library is going to be just awesome.' Temple emphasized that the library system is always looking for ways to better serve its communities. Among those in attendance was East Baton Rouge Metro Councilman Anthony Kenney, who grew up in the neighborhood and credits the library with shaping his path. 'We want to make sure we're increasing literacy in our communities,' Kenney said. 'As our kids grow up to become the next lawyers, council members, and mayors, we want to ensure the library is part of that foundation.' Mayor-President Sid Edwards also spoke at the event, reinforcing the shared vision among city and library leaders to make the library a welcoming space for all. The project is scheduled to be completed by February 2026. Scotlandville library renovation enters next phase with community support Southern University Baseball enters SWAC Tournament on late-season streak Freedom Caucus chair predicts 'big beautiful bill' lacks support to pass this week Democratic Rep. McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says Fourth inmate captured, six still at large following Orleans Parish jailbreak: LSP Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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. How does the EPA know a pesticide is safe to use in my yard? Scotlandville Library expands with Black Heritage Room, outdoor areas 'From the ashes': Gaming industry layoffs give way to rising indie studios Man running an errand for his wife wins $1M lottery prize: 'I was in total shock' Person of interest in Palm Springs IVF clinic explosion confirmed dead: FBI Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
