On the entrance door, "Sorry we missed you--visit our website at..."
Near the request shelves, "Please allow staff 2 hours to process delivery after notification of hold." I meant to ask about this one, but forget. I'm guessing that AMH checks the book in and sends the notice, but then the books must still be shelved with the requests.
In the children's area: ""Library Manners: Use your inside voice. Walk don't run. Be respectful of people around you. Take care of library materials. Ask a librarian if you need help." I like the last one especially.
The children's area is extraordinary, and I learned that the architect was inspired by the books of Eric Carle. There are a couple of tall "tree trunks" with large, round, flat green disks of "foliage" high above. Metal "insects" with tiny lights hang from the ceiling. One large table is oval and colored like a ladybug, with chairs to match. And one table with four bright cushioned seats (I simply can't describe it adequately) evokes the Very Hungry Caterpillar. The floor covering forms a wide, blue, curving path through the kids' area, with green "river banks." Anyone considering a new or renovated kids' area, you really should come look at this one.
In the adult area, there are adult rules for behavior that I didn't copy. The current issue of each periodical had a conspicuous notice that it is for in-library use only (that's standard) and a reminder that "Theft or defacing...is a violation of state law." The only other place I remember seeing this sort of notice was Northeast, in Minneapolis.
There are two "living room" areas for browsing, one with a fireplace. Most of the building has large, clear windows; in the teen area, there are several windows of different shapes and different patterns and colors of glass. It set the space off nicely.
There were computers in the adult and teen areas, a long counter for laptop use, and three study rooms that can be reserved by computer. There's also a very large wall clock, and I should have asked whether there is a story there. Perhaps someone will comment and tell us.
There's a good-sized meeting room off the lobby, as well as soda and snack machines.
8/27/12, car
This is the branch of the GRRL that I use the most and you described it well, although I am disappointed that there were no interior photos. I have been pleased with this library's services and staff since we moved back into this area of MN.
ReplyDeleteThe library activities are indeed interesting and show care in choosing pertinent books for display and fun things to draw in children and teens.
What fun to see your three comments to start off the new year, Diane!
ReplyDeleteThe reason there are no interior pictures is that this visit was in the early days of the blog, eight years ago, before I was "brave" enough to ask permission. You'll find, if you look, another for Elk River, 110a. The "a" means a second visit, but again there are no interior pictures. That time it was because I did't have my camera with me, as the visit was impromptu. I don't recall when I started adding pictures, but if you look at recent posts you'll see that they are now more like photo essays.
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