Thanks for sharing about the Lynchburg Public Library! It sounds like an inviting place for the community of Lynchburg. I enjoyed reading about the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center within the library. I wonder if the empty space in the far right side of the library is intended to be another display room but they haven’t completed it yet. I like that there is a separate space for teens and children. I think that is important for both groups. I noticed on their website that their summer reading program theme is called “Oceans of Possibilities”. That is a common theme that my own public library is using, and one that I’ve noticed from other people’s posts as well is the theme used by other public libraries as well. It makes me wonder how themes for summer reading programs are selected each year. Maybe there is a select few pre-packaged themes that libraries can choose from each summer. I also love the lower shelves filled with board books. These are more accessible for little hands to grab and explore!
That “Ask a Librarian” desk looks very visible and accessible. I’m glad the librarians were friendly! Dewey Decimal is definitely common – I’ve been interested in how libraries make the decision between that and the Library of Congress method, which mostly seems to be a matter of the collection’s size. I wonder if we’ll learn more about these systems in one of the other courses in this program. The website does look welcoming, and I love its logo. I appreciate that you took a look at the library’s mission statement. Great post!
Wow— the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Human Rights looks great. It also looks like a pretty permanent installation, which speaks to some of the inclusion issues we’ve been talking about in class (i.e.: not just having displays and special collections available during certain months and celebrations). I like that the library’s website motto is, “Encourage imagination” first—then “offer inspiration” and “provide information.” It seems like that sets out the mission and priorities well, with a focus on library/patron interaction.
This seems like a great public library. I really like the MLK JR. Center for Human Rights. It is great that it is included. It also seems like this library had a diverse group of patrons. All the decorations and signage made the space seem very cozy and inviting. It does seem unusual that there was unused space! Very nice public library.
From the outside the building looks like any other office building but this looks like a very welcoming and inviting space to visit. I’m glad the staff were so welcoming and friendly too. I just may visit in the future to see the MKL jr. Center to see what it holds. From your pictures the children’s section looks exactly how I would picture it for a child. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks for sharing about the Lynchburg Public Library! It sounds like an inviting place for the community of Lynchburg. I enjoyed reading about the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center within the library. I wonder if the empty space in the far right side of the library is intended to be another display room but they haven’t completed it yet. I like that there is a separate space for teens and children. I think that is important for both groups. I noticed on their website that their summer reading program theme is called “Oceans of Possibilities”. That is a common theme that my own public library is using, and one that I’ve noticed from other people’s posts as well is the theme used by other public libraries as well. It makes me wonder how themes for summer reading programs are selected each year. Maybe there is a select few pre-packaged themes that libraries can choose from each summer. I also love the lower shelves filled with board books. These are more accessible for little hands to grab and explore!
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That “Ask a Librarian” desk looks very visible and accessible. I’m glad the librarians were friendly! Dewey Decimal is definitely common – I’ve been interested in how libraries make the decision between that and the Library of Congress method, which mostly seems to be a matter of the collection’s size. I wonder if we’ll learn more about these systems in one of the other courses in this program. The website does look welcoming, and I love its logo. I appreciate that you took a look at the library’s mission statement. Great post!
Wow— the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Human Rights looks great. It also looks like a pretty permanent installation, which speaks to some of the inclusion issues we’ve been talking about in class (i.e.: not just having displays and special collections available during certain months and celebrations). I like that the library’s website motto is, “Encourage imagination” first—then “offer inspiration” and “provide information.” It seems like that sets out the mission and priorities well, with a focus on library/patron interaction.
This seems like a great public library. I really like the MLK JR. Center for Human Rights. It is great that it is included. It also seems like this library had a diverse group of patrons. All the decorations and signage made the space seem very cozy and inviting. It does seem unusual that there was unused space! Very nice public library.
From the outside the building looks like any other office building but this looks like a very welcoming and inviting space to visit. I’m glad the staff were so welcoming and friendly too. I just may visit in the future to see the MKL jr. Center to see what it holds. From your pictures the children’s section looks exactly how I would picture it for a child. Thank you for sharing.