New local library expansion plans to include music tech education

The City of Huntsville is studying expansion of the studio area at the North Huntsville Library within the Shurney Legacy Center that would include programs that introduce teens and young adults to the technology of music.

The project builds on popular music programs already offered at the library and aligns with the city’s objective to grow as a music city.

Planned expansion at North Huntsville Library

The plan involves the area at the North Huntsville Library within the Shurney Legacy Center through revitalization of the facility’s vacant second floor.

This project seeks to partner with private industry, aiming to provide teens and young adults with a foundation in music that could jump-start careers in the industry.

“We already have a little bit of that space downstairs in the library and there’s demand for more. There was a desire to expand it in partnership with the City’s Music Office.

What are the things we need to do to grow the local music industry? One of them is introducing people to recording and music production and performance. So, it’s a workforce development effort and that really starts fitting very closely with what the library already does as part of their mission.”

John Hamilton, city administrator

Council Member Devyn Keith, whose district includes the Shurney Legacy Center, said he is excited about the project’s potential.

“This is a place where a mother or a father might introduce an instrument to their son or daughter. It’s going to be something so unique that not many other cities have. I’m just excited to be a part of it.”

Councilman Devyn Keith

The library is located at 3011 Sparkman Dr NW a, Huntsville, AL 35810.

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