CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Public Library is making some major renovations to its basement to make room for a new creative space.
The 8,000 square-foot area has been inaccessible for years, but it will soon become The Studio. The new rooms will feature interactive tools and activities that cater to a variety of interests and projects that people may not have the resources for at home.
It will include a green screen for video, a recording booth for music and a large screen for video games. Smaller features will include 3D printers, a laser cutter and sewing machines.
Library promotions manager Evelyn Shapiro said the idea started when they decided to open the basement area for 150 to 200 teenagers who visit after school. But teens aren’t the only ones who can use The Studio.
“Creating a really wonderful, engaging, innovative tech space turned out…
