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room features recording, broadcast and streaming capabilities so your event can reach far beyond the walls of the library. The space can be rented for community use, and use of the adjacent professional teaching kitchen makes luncheons, banquets and other catered events possible. And the Teaching Kitchen is an "event" in its own right. It's open to the public for community training and workforce development purposes such as training back of house workers and restaurant staff. A partnership with Brightwater culinary school means the school's culinary arts program offerings can be made available here to Fayetteville High School students and others. There's more discovery to be had in the Center for Innovation. The library calls these "maker spaces," and for good reason. There's a whole realm of opportunity and invention here, defined only by one's own ambition and creativity. "Through the Center for Innovation, we aim to be a gateway to opportunity by expanding access to technology, tools and knowledge that may otherwise be beyond the grasp of many members of our community," said Melissa Taylor, Center for Innovation manager. "Our goal is to be a resource not only for those who want to create and learn about new technologies, but to go beyond the traditional makerspace model and embrace technology that will support and expand workforce development opportunities right here in our own community." The Simulation Lab means students and others can practice for their driver's license or get certified for commercial driving, heavy equipment or forklift operation with the various simulators. Or, students can take flight and log hours towards a pilot's license on the airplane simulator. We've looked at modern literacy, what does that mean? It's so much more than the printed word. It's the way we learn about the world. Roxanne Hazelwood, development manager " " 19 Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce

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