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New Library Digital Media Lab Receives Community Foundation Grant

Facility to be cornerstone of new Maker District

Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 5, 2019 - Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL), has received a grant from the Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund of The Community Foundation for IdeaSpace, a new dedicated, library-staffed cornerstone of the intended Princess Anne Corridor Maker District.

CRRL has been a longtime pioneer of offering Maker technology to customers in branches, including 3D printers and scanners, drawing tablets, coding equipment, and sewing machines. Hundreds of library customers have undergone training to earn certification badges allowing them to independently use the technology. Library staff will bring expertise in empowering technology exploration and learning to this new venture.

IdeaSpace is located at 1616 Princess Anne Street, Suite B, Fredericksburg, 22401, and will be open 30-35 evening and weekend hours a week. The facility will include a digital media lab for audio/video recording, drawing tablets, and 3D printing and scanning services. Library staff will provide access and training at no charge to the community.

Customers will be able to borrow technology to pursue their own creative projects, including:

The digital media lab will include video equipment:

and audio equipment:

IdeaSpace will open this winter. For updates, visit librarypoint.org/ideaspace.

Contact: 

Sean Bonney

Community Engagement Manager

sean.bonney@crrl.org

FOR MEDIA ONLY

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For more information, contact Director Martha Hutzel,  martha.hutzel@crrl.org, 540-372-1144 x7003.

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