This is the amazing reader board of information awesomeness.
You can try the CD before you check it out. Just like Barnes and Noble.
The extensive media collection.
Shelves in the kids' section.
The central library is phenomenal. The space is so purposefully designed to invite people in and still give them lots of space. Here's some pictures. Because they just should show you how cool it is.
Highlights:
- Electronic reader boards that give lots of info
- 1,400 chairs
- Tons and tons and tons of free computer access - you don't have to log in with a library card
- Art exhibits mixed in with the collection
- Lighted bookshelves make the books sparkle
- Adorable genre stickers on the books
- Children's area with books, computers, seats, desks, art by kids and adults, and a big polar bear
- Purposeful use of space!
- Reference librarians
- Every staff member wore a super cool vest that said Openbare Bibliotheek, or they wore a bright red t-shirt that said "I love reading."
- Space to quietly work all over - there's desks, computers at hidden desks, and big work tables, also study tables and couches. And lots of comfy, comfy seats.
i sent my mom the link to your blog because of this post. she'll be so happy to hear about the t-shirts and to see the beautiful kids' section.
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