In houses in Canada, there is often a basement under the house that is dug in. I still think it is weird that there are windows at ground level when you look at houses. In the basement level of this centre is a library where small groups of children retreat with a teacher to relax with literature.
This sign is on the door as you enter at children's level
There are wing back chairs for the children to sit at a listening post, just like a country club library. Seriously, there has been careful consideration to provide an environment that communicates to children that they are valued and respected.
The piano is there for a musical recital
Books....books...
and more books - built in shelves to house the library collection, creating spaces that the children are familiar with and invite a different kind of interaction. I have never seen a library like this in a centre before as a dedicated space and I think it is awesome!
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