Monroe County Public Library, Bloomington, Indiana
Children's and Teen's Spaces: The children’s space offers a vibrant learning environment for infants through middle-schoolers. Colorful shelving designates the collections within the space, while geometric vinyl shapes on the floor designate a path from the room entrance to the service desk. The space features recycled-rubber flooring, dedicated self-checkout stations, and carpeted window seats that hold picture books, games, puzzles, and educational software.
Architect: Woollen, Molzan, and Partners
Photo: Woollen, Molzan, and Partners
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