ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A space for growth, imagination, and learning.
A partnership and donation from telecommunications provider Astound is making a new space for learning possible.
“We see children discovering something new, students learning skills outside the classroom, families participating in programs together and residents of all ages using the library as a place to learn, connect and feel supported,” said Renee Haines, Library Director of the Allentown Public Library.
It is a space with endless possibilities.
“It is impactful enough on its own because it is so beautiful, but when you see what it was like before, your jaw drops,” said Sheri Miltenberger, the Head of Youth Services.
A project months in the making all leading up to the opening of a room where science, technology, engineering, art and math are the focus.
“While they are doing their science and their math and technology, they also have art inspiration so that is what I wanted to incorporate into this space,” said Amy Bloom the CEO of Spundesign, the company that designed the room.
The space already being put to use with summer STEAM programming and with much more to come.
“I hope this is a chance to bring kids in who may not see themselves in the library or may not see themselves doing STEM stuff,” said Miltenberger.
This $50,000 contribution from Astound is all part of a larger $300,000 investment in nonprofit and community spaces across the Lehigh Valley.
“One of the things I was really passionate about was how can we make an impact in the communities we serve in an organic and true way that lasts above a one-time moment or one time experience,” said Clyde Lee lll a VP at Astound.
The space is now open to the public.