B.F. JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY

AEDC funded the creation of a digital Media Lab in an underutilized space of the nationally registered historic B.F. Jones Memorial Library building in downtown Aliquippa. The NPP funds paid for construction, equipment and seed funding for a part-time instructor position for the lab. The lab is free and open to the public.  In addition to general public accessibility, the library hosts weekly classes for middle to high school students encouraging STEM skills, and to adults by appointment.

CITY OF ALIQUIPPA

“… [The City of Aliquippa] is still facing hard times, but we’re taking Aliquippa to the next level. We established the Aliquippa Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), and our board of directors has been phenomenal. With its help, we’re taking our passion and love for our community — along with trust, communication, and collaboration from partners — to get this City to where it needs to be. Aliquippa’s best days are ahead of it, and the renaissance of our future is coming.” ~Mayor Dwan B. Walker