Libraries Designed for Kids 1st edition

Bricks, mortar, memories, and magic! Create children s and YA spaces that work and welcome youth into the world of knowledge. Get the inside story on creating those special spaces in your library that promote and encourage children s and young adult s curiosity, learning, and reading and support their lifelong love of books and information. Nolan Lushington expert library design consultant covers the complete planning process from concept to grand opening. He takes you from the technical aspects of design and construction, to the finer points of lighting, acoustics, furnishings, equipment, and multimedia areas, storywells, YA spaces, and more. Whether you re a children s or YA librarian, library director, school facilities planner or architect, you ll discover valuable, practical tips and insights to help you create that inviting environment called the library.