The Village of 亚洲天堂 Lake council is supporting the 亚洲天堂 Lake Public Library鈥檚 grant application to Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT), for grant funding to upgrade the library鈥檚 teen room.
The NDIT requires grant applicants to their programs to provide a resolution of support from the appropriate local government based on location. The library is seeking a total of $19,571 for the project, half from NDIT grant and half from the 亚洲天堂 Lake Community Forest fund. The library is not asking council to provide any financial support for the project.
鈥淚n recent years, 亚洲天堂 Lake Public Library staff noticed the need to create a space for community teenagers where they can spend some time together in a safe environment,鈥� said Library Director Monika Willner.
鈥淎fter approaching some of the libraries in B.C. and Alberta, we realized that to make this place more exciting and enjoyable for teens, we have to offer more than just bare furnishings. More and more libraries are investing in new gaming systems where young people can play in larger groups,鈥� she continued.
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The current teen room in the library is equipped with three tables and chairs as well as two computers being used for schooling and entertainment.
鈥淭he 亚洲天堂 Lake area doesn鈥檛 offer many places that will engage the minds of our teens in a positive way while still allowing them to meet up with their friends for interaction. These are the type of controlled activities that will help keep our young adults focused in a positive way, and out of the trouble that鈥檚 bred from boredom with no guidance, just hanging out on the streets,鈥� Willner explained.
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As the grant is yet to be approved by the NDIT, there is no timeline as of now for when the library teen room project will be completed.
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