A new program begins in January to immerse library users at the new Kevin Brady Library in the latest in technology and innovation.
The Kevin Brady Library in The Woodlands will introduce the first phase of a project that is expected to spread to all seven locations of the Montgomery County Memorial Library System.
It is called Innovate@MCMLS and will offer users the chance to work in a creative space with advanced equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, robotics, audio and video production and other fabrication tools.
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“Our libraries are an important part of our community. They are community hubs where everyone may connect, create and learn,” Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said in a news release. “The new initiative ‘Innovate@MCMLS’ ensures that our county library continues to be a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and inspired to grow.”
Howard Hughes Communities and Vogt Engineering joined with the library system to create the first space. Vogt Engineering, which worked on the library project and center that it is in, will offer classes on various STEM topics.
The concept supports a priority of the library system, said Executive Library Director Dr. Janna Hoglund.
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“As information technology and public expectations continue to evolve, we need to invest wisely in digital resources, advanced technology, flexible spaces and comprehensive programming that meet current needs while planning for the future,” she said.
Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner Ritch Wheeler, who represents The Woodlands, said the innovative space will bring fresh ideas and new opportunities to gain skills.
“When we work together and share what we know, we can tackle challenges and make real improvements that benefit the whole community,” he said. “The new podcast studio and creative space will be an awesome addition for everyone.”