Component Design Ideas

Circulation Desk -
The first floor of the library will have a centrally located circulation desk. This desk will be designed for checking out and receiving books, giving library cards, and information services.
Reading Bridge -
Between the floor openings on the third floor there is a 12 foot wide space that will be an area for reading. This space may have some type of canopy or bridge cover over it and be called the 'reading bridge'.
Reading Perch -
Also located on the third floor, there will be another reading area set back with in the stacks. This place will be designed to resemble a look out tower and will allow children to climb up and provide a fun space to read library materials.
Custom Bookshelves -
The main shelving in the library will be custom designed. This design will take into account shape, size, function, and accessibility for children. These shelves may include detailed end pieces and incorporate computer stations for quick catalog referencing.
Reference Desks -
On the third floor of the library there will be smaller reference desks acting as librarian stations for help and information. These desks will be designed to coordinate with the main circulation desk located on the first floor.
Elevator Tree -
Throughout the entire vertical length of the space there will be a giant faux tree encasing an elevator. This tree will be a focal point in the library and add excitement and interest for the children's space. On the third floor the limbs of the tree will stretch up an appear to go into the ceiling. The third floor's, story time room, will have the facade of a tree house and work well with the tree design. As this building has an open atrium at its center, the tree will be in this space and be able to be seen on each level.

*While doing research for this tree design I discovered a great company online called Nature Maker. This design company designs and installs custom, artificial steel art trees for many different of spaces.