The initiative will begin in January at the Kevin Brady Library and Community Center in The Woodlands and will promote and provide information, education, culture and innovation for Montgomery County residents, according to the release.
The details
The library will add an innovation space that will include a professional podcast studio with audio and video production capabilities as well as a makerspace with fabrication tools, 3D modular printers, scanners and other equipment, according to the news release.
The program will be available for library patrons of all ages and backgrounds. The new initiative supports the library system’s organizational priorities for strategic innovation, Executive Library Director Janna Hoglund said in the news release.
“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,” Hoglund said.
To start the Innovate@MCMLS initiative at the library, MCMLS partnered with Howard Hughes Communities and Vogt Engineering, according to the release. Both organizations contributed to the planning and construction of the library.
Quotes of note
“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 the 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.”
“When we work together and share what we know, we can tackle challenges and make real improvements that benefit the whole community," Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner Ritch Wheeler said in the news release. "The new podcast studio and creative space will be an awesome addition for everyone."
Remember this?
The Kevin Brady Library and Community Center officially opened on Sept. 2 at 2250 Buckthorne Place, The Woodlands. The center is named for Kevin Brady, who represented Texas' 8th Congressional District from 1997 until 2023, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.
