Headspace

Headspace venues are a new type of place where young people can chill out, access their favourite books and magazines and be served by 'Book Waiters', who will bring them a coffee and a book of their choice!

Kent's Headspace is located in Folkestone's C@feIT. Funded by the National Lottery with support from Kent County Council, it is a joint venture between Kent Youth Services and Libraries & Archives. Unlike most of the other Headspace settings, it is located in a Youth Centre rather than a library and therefore has a different feel to it.

Young people are encouraged to volunteer at C@feIT and are working with library and Youth Service staff to ensure all young people receive a warm welcome. In return, those actively involved are able to gain formal accreditation for their contribution.

Benefits

• Encourages young people to get involved with their local library and develop a role in their community.
• Young people are in the driving seat, having contributed to the design and chosen the furniture and books for Headspace.
• Two volunteers have gained paid employment at C@feIT since the project started.