Updating+the+Space

I believe that the physical space of a library is very important for it to be used effectively. With that in mind, We have spent considerable time this year planning ways to get the Media Center to do a better job of reflecting it's mission and making it a comfortable place for the students. I convinced Ms. Brantley that we needed a vision for the space. I knew there were no funds for making big changes through the school district but without a vision, there would be no way to convince other funding sources either. I met a library furniture vendor at the NC school librarian's conference and invited him to come and see the space. He came and took measurements and did a layout of the space. I then asked the kitchen designer from Lowes if she would help us choose colors for the space. Here is a computer graphic that shows some of the colors we have experimented with.



Mr. Stefansky also provided quotes for new shelving, tables and chairs and a new check out station. At one point the principal thought he could use money left over from the Carr Building renovation but it turned out that was not allowed. We are having the library painted this summer before school starts. I also purchased some furniture from a second-hand store for comfy seating areas.