OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa Public Library will host a special celebration on Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. in the Reading Garden to officially unveil The Kim (Gigi) Blackwell Memorial Makerspace as well as their Historical Building Marker. The public is invited to attend.
According to Historical Building Marker Steering Committee member Ann Brouwer, the historical marker at the library was placed in March of 2020.
“To combine the history of this celebrated building along with an exciting future that includes the addition of a Makerspace, made possible by the generosity of Kim Blackwell’s family and friends, is truly an honor,” Brouwer stressed.
A Makerspace is a collaborative workspace for making, learning,…
