The new school year brought Laurens Academy many new changes and improvements. One of the most beneficial changes to the school was the renovation of the Library.

 

The computer lab was moved upstairs, creating much more room for the library, itself, to expand. The extra space came at just the right time. Laurens Academy had 500 books donated from a Christian school that closed down, as well as about 700 other books that needed to be added to the library!

 

In addition to new books and space in the library, there is something else new called The College Corner. The College Corner is located on the back wall of the library and has information on more than 25 state and private schools. More and more information is coming in to the school every day, the College Corner is filled with brochures from the schools, lists of majors and other areas of academics, posters, and ways to visit the colleges.

 

There are also resources for SAT/ACT and financial aid. The College Corner is now an easily accessible place to find information to help students decide on their future! Although the computer lab is now upstairs, there will still be about eight computers in the library for research and ARP testing. 

 

The library doesn't just have resources for the students, though. There is a teacher resource shelf behind the copiers with information for all the teachers. Also, the Young Readers' corner is also a great addition to the library. The Young Readers' corner is for the K4-2nd grade classes and is a comfortable area in the library for them to read their books. Mrs. Finley, says, "Students are already enjoying the openness, friendliness, colorful decorations, and the laid-back environment where everyone feels comfortable studying and reading."  

 

Thank you to everyone who worked hard making the library into what it is now!