Edith Abbott Memorial Library

What a fantastic library!
First of all, its HUGE!
FREE Unlimited WiFi in the library with your library card.
OUTER FOYER
Large area just inside with lots of tables n chairs. Here people can talk, eat n drink, relax before entering the «library proper.»
INNER FOYER
Has a bks for sale wall, the information/​help desk, ck out area, and just past that– new books.
CHILDREN’s ROOM
A separate room
The childrens section is like a huge museum/​playspace with so much!
Rows of board books, up to young readers materials.
A space for exploration including
a mini puppet stage;
a kitchen w small baskets n plastic pots, cups, food;
Large blocks w manipulatives for fine motor development.
SENIOR SECTION
Area w large print books, comfy rocking chairs w footstools, and a couple tables w chairs.
COMPUTER AREA
YOUNG READERS AREA
HELP DESK n CHECK OUT
Great!
Love that there is a counter to stand at, a lower counter to sit at (perhaps for if your need will take more time, or for elderly or pregnant patrons)
Self Check Out Stations
***Problems w the library to be remedied:
1) The senior section needs to the first area inside the front doors.
Its too far to walk for many elderly.
2) The breastfeeding room is a clausterphobic’s nightmare!
Small, windowless, and the chair in there is hard n uncomfortable.
I’d rather just breastfeed on the floor in the play area, or in the senior section where the chairs r comfy.