GROUP: CHILDREN, YOUNG ADULTS
Marion Day, Connie Maginn, Gabrielle Maginn, Margot Maginn, Steven Hager, Kamala Buchanan,

MAJOR GOALS FOR THE FUNCTION OR AREA:

•  Fun and inviting
•  Indoor/outdoor space
•  Display areas
•  Kids art, murals
•  Young adults and children's - separate spaces with separate patios
•  Much more interaction with local schools
  
  

CRITICAL NEEDS (MUST HAVE):

•  Separate spaces for children and young adults (acoustically designed)
  
•  Soundproof rooms for group study, activities, tutoring, etc.
  
•  Young adults - computer rooms necessary with visibility
•  Young adults - DVDs and videos important, audio tapes, software games and educational
  
  

LESS-CRITICAL NEEDS (WOULD LIKE TO HAVE):

•  Outdoor space - play structure?
  
•  Storytelling spot with built-in steps for seating, possibly outdoors - BIG space (maybe even with a small stage)
  
•  Big comfy chairs (not fabric that gets easily dirty, harbors germs, etc.)
  
•  Fun Design!
  
•  Listening stations for audio, tapes, DVDs
  
•  Cultural introductions through foreign language books
  
•  Reference desks in children's area
  
•  Restrooms in children's area would be great, with some smaller toilets and changing tables and small lounge area for breastfeeding (security reasons)
  
•  Fun curvy tables (shaped like peanuts?)
  
•  Ceiling has to be fun!
  
•  Larger selection of young adult books
  

•  Colorful, fun, lots of light
•  Underground parking?? Bike and stroller parking
•  Outdoor space needs to be warm and inviting w/ lots of green, trees, etc. maybe swings from the trees, outdoor art in the trees?
       °  Theme of the library - Nature? Outdoor space? Green AND Urban?
•  Entryway to be more of an "arched tunnel" to the children's area "Wonderland"
  
•  Sponsored mosaic tiles? Etc.
  
•  Wish list/suggestion boxes
  
•  Café on site
  
•  Snacks available
  
•  Picnic tables outside for reading, studying, eating
  
•  Donation space for children to bring old toys and books
  
•  Puppets, giant stuffed animals
  
•  Arts and crafts programs/separate rooms
      ° Puppets
      ° Movie nights
      ° Author presentations/book signings
      ° Classes? Foreign languages?