While closed to the public, the Perth & District Union Public Library has been a bustle of activity. Notably, the non-fiction section was relocated downstairs, while teens have a redesigned space upstairs combining a lounge area, books, and a productivity center.
This reorganization also offered the opportunity to revitalize the colloquially-known “Blue Room” as a creative space for all ages. This new space will house the library’s expanding collection of “things” and serve as a bookable room dedicated to creative ventures.
The library is looking for help in creating a fun name for this new room that captures both its function as a makerspace and library of things. Ideas can be submitted throughout July at https://www.perthunionlibrary.ca/library-of-things/.
“The library has a growing collection of ‘things’. You can borrow a Chromebook, wifi hotspot, ereaders,…
