Irving, Texas. December 2, 2020 –
Irving Public Library has procured grant funding from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to transform its digital media labs into complete makerspaces at two locations; South Irving Library, 601 Shulze Drive, and Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail. The multiyear project is designed to help residents learn 21st century job skills, enable patrons to explore their creativity, and promote community building and collaboration. During this first grant year, the library will build the foundation for a “maker movement” within the city by purchasing equipment, developing curriculum, training library staff to use the technology, opening the makerspaces to the public, and beginning basic programs and activities.
In late 2019, residents received a survey from…
