Join AIA’s Committee on Architecture for Education for a series of 5 short presentations showing examples of how public libraries are currently used as learning spaces. They will focus on the requirements and opportunities of the physical spaces these programs are held in.
Kate Weiland, AIA, has recently completed a study; “Capital needs assessment of public libraries in rural distressed counties within Washington State”. She will discuss the many roles libraries fulfill within rural communities, focusing on educational spaces.
Maaike Post, AIA, will show examples of recently designed maker spaces within the KCLS system.
Adrianne Ralph as the former Facilities Design Coordinator for KCLS, will give her perspective on the first two topics.
Angelina Benedetti will speak about educational programming for Teens and Seniors at KCLS branches, including SAT prep, software classes, etc. She will also discuss Citizenship programs KCLS offers. She will show examples of the spaces KCLS is currently using for these programs and will discuss trends and desires looking towards the future of library programming.
Francesca Wainwright, SPL, will discuss Early Learning programs at Seattle Public Libraries. She will show examples of the spaces SPL is currently using for these programs and will discuss trends and desires looking towards the future of library programming.
Following the presentations, Ruth Baleiko, FAIA will lead a panel discussion and take audience questions.
Details
Date: Tuesday, February 11
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Place: Center for Architecture & Design
Class Credit: 1 LU