Bowlby Library holds ceremony for unveiling of new studio
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Those words were spoken by Kathy McClure, director of the Eva K. Bowlby Public Library in Waynesburg, when talking about the library无毛视频檚 new Exploration and Creative Studio during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held March 4.
The ceremony was held to commemorate the grand opening of the newly renovated space, which is housed in the library无毛视频檚 former garage area.
The studio space includes a full kitchen and desk area to add a sewing machine, an electronic cutting machine and 3D printer. The library will also be stocking the cabinets with materials to foster the exploration and learning of science, technology, engineering, art and math.
The studio will also host cooking classes in the near future, and can also double as a meeting space for the general public.
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During the ceremony, McClure thanked past and current members of the library无毛视频檚 board of trustees, library staff and contractors Jason Emerick and Dave Bell, who worked closely with her through what she called 无毛视频渢he long and arduous process无毛视频� of planning, estimating costs, changing plans and regrouping, not once or twice, but several times.
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She also recognized the late Malcolm Moore, the architect for the project.
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McClure also thanked the library patrons and numerous area businesses, agencies and individuals who supported the library in the project.
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