IMAGINE  ENLARGED  COLLECTIONS  

CIRCULATING COLLECTION of fiction and nonfiction: 
 

  • materials at all reading levels, with support for persons with disabilities
  • materials accommodating non-English speaking users
  • materials representing diverse cultures
  • comfortable chairs and quiet places to read and work
  • lots of tables to spread out and hook up computers
  • computerized library catalog

    • CHILDRENÌS LIBRARY 
    A comfortable and enchanting place that children will want to visit often: where they can curl up and be cozy and quiet on furniture made especially for them or can spread out and share their enjoyment of library materials with other children in special "noisy" areas. 

    A rich, inviting space to do homework after school. 

    A place with plenty of room for: 

  • lively, varied thematic materials
  • toys and crafts and a new, amazing puppet theater
  • PCÌs for writing, reading, and research

    • An expanded reference desk that will invite discovery and investigation of the world and how it works. 

    Children will have their own photocopier, restrooms (that have diaper changing facilities) Û and exhibit area for their own artistic creations. 
     
     

    		 YOUNG ADULT AREA 
    A welcoming, comfortable area especially for young adults including: 
  • A place for friends to meet, relax, and do home-work together thatÌs convenient and close to the main reference desk

    • Quiet and noisy spaces, with comfortable lounge chairs, multi-person tables, study rooms and carrels 
  • Computers for schoolwork and educational games
  • Responsive staff
  • Browsing materials selected for their appeal to young adults

    • REFERENCE LIBRARY 

  • Print and electronic materials in a variety of formats, with trained staff to assist users
  • Resources accessible from branches, from home and from the office

    • IMAGINE  ENRICHED  SERVICES  

    REFERENCE/PERIODICALS AREA  

  • "One-stop" service Û with one staff member serving  a  patron until his or her needs are fully met 
  • Supportive technology 
  • Training room with PCs Û for practice of reading and computer skills 
  • Ample staff space, including separate telephone reference service area 
  •   photocopier alcove 
  • Substantially enlarged periodical collection and seating space 

    • MULTIMEDIA COLLECTION 

  • Educational training programs 
  • Language programs 
  • Listening equipment 
  • Music and recorded books 
  • Videotapes of local performances, workshops, lectures, and significant city hearings 

    •      		 CAMBRIDGE ROOM (RESEARCH LIBRARY)  
    Here is where the LibraryÌs remarkable collections of historical and archival documents, many dating back to the CityÌs early settlement, will be available to all.  Researchers will have ready access to this rich repository of local history, maps, portraits, pamphlets, and genealogical material.  Students and adults can see and touch these artifacts in a climate-controlled space assisted by the professional staff. Rare materials will be displayed, some for the first time. 

    MEETING AREAS 

  • A flexible meeting and lecture room accommodating 200 - 350 people, with its own lobby, restrooms, exhibit space, storage and reception rooms 
  • Meeting rooms available to community groups and study rooms for groups of students

    • IMAGINE,  ON  YOUR  FIRST  VISIT ... 

    THE LIBRARY WILL WELCOME YOU WITH EXPANDED SERVICES  

  • a larger, efficient circulation desk 
  • new book display 
  • library orientation map 
  • exhibit of community information 
  • staffed checkout stations 
  • self-service checkout stations 
  • automated book return 
  • vandal-proof book drop 
  • materials sorting area 
  • office/workroom space 
  • an easily supervised snack area 

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