spaces for teens Teens and Libraries – CLA Pre-Conference Magdalena Vander Kooy May 25, 2011
Neighbourhood branches District branches Research & Reference branches
16 renovated 11 reconstructed 2 new branches 2 in progress Since 1998:
Public Consultation
seating elements study space collectionscomputers display
Beaches
S. Walter Stewart
Cliffcrest
Malvern
Dufferin/St. Clair
Jane/Dundas
Jane/Sheppard
Kennedy/Eglinton
Bloor/Gladstone
Cedarbrae
What we learned
Demand the best Each building and community is unique Try something new
Go big Zone the space Good sight lines Lots of computers Seating
Make it beautiful Room for art Daylight, good lighting Flexible elements Space to merchandise
For more information Magdalena Vander Kooy, Area Manager, Toronto Public Library
Photo credits: Steven Evans, Insight Media, Brenda Liu/A-Frame Inc., MJM/ZAS Architects, Shai Gil Insite Photography, Toronto Public Library