The addition of a new Teen Space at the Confederation Centre Public Library aims to encourage teens to visit the library more often and supports the province’s efforts to promote literacy and life-long learning, says Minister of Tourism and Culture Robert Henderson.
“I’m confident this new space will encourage teenagers to visit the public library since it offers materials and technologies that teenagers will find appealing,” said Minister Henderson. “I want to thank the Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty for seeing the value in creating an area for teenagers at the library.”
Teens were invited by library staff to contribute ideas on how a new space would be of most benefit to them. Local teens made their views known and helped shape the content and technology included in the new Teen Space.
The Rotary Club donated $25,000 toward the creation of the space. The Club will contribute an additional $5,000 a year over the next four years for new technology, new books, DVDs and music for teenagers.
“We are thrilled to be able to be a multi-year partner in this great new Teen Space and its programs,” said John McQuaid, president of the Royalty Club of Charlottetown Royalty. “Literacy is extremely important, and to be able to help teens better access material that is meaningful to them in an appropriate environment is very gratifying for us. This is another step in our Club’s continuing efforts to build our community through enhancing the skills and abilities of our young people, and we are delighted to support the staff of the Confederation Centre Public Library in this venture.”
The Prince Edward Island Public Library Service has 26 branches in communities across the province. The branches provide library services and resources to meet the diverse needs of all Islanders. For more information visit www.library.pe.ca.
The Rotary Club of Charlottetown Royalty consists of more than 75 members and meets weekly for breakfast in Charlottetown. Pursuing the Rotary International motto of Service Above Self, the club directly sponsors a number of high-impact service projects both locally and as far afield as Cameroon. More information can be found at the club website www.royaltyrotary.ca.