Learning+Commons

=**creativity **, **critical thinking **, **communication **, and **collaboration **. =
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 * **Presentation Area:**
 * For Teaching and Students presenting to other classes.
 * Skyping an Expert
 * Staff and community meetings


 * **Research and Media Lab:**
 * housed with laptops and ipads lab
 * for databases and online catalog
 * creation of digital projects [scanners/ editing software/ cameras]


 * **Storytelling Corner**
 * Folktales and storytelling events by librarian
 * Teacher and classrooms to use and enjoy
 * create cozy area here - but outside of storytelling area have some comfortable reading areas too


 * Thanks to our WONDERFUL parent volunteers -Ms. Flavia Torrente and Mrs. Meredith Clavero**
 * Keep Watching the Library Redesign is Underway! This marvelous mural is part on our Fairy Tale Forest**
 * and was unveiled at our very successful Book Fair. See how the easy section and library use to look here**

**THE BEFORE: Library Fall 2013**
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 * What we have accomplished?**

Most walls painted. Theme Plaques moved. 30 computers in Research/ Media Lab E book print collection increased.
 * 2015 - 2017**

New Seating and Tables Counters Redone in Navy Blue 24 computer in the Research / Media Lab Easy section - New Mural
 * 2014- 2015**

More books- added 600 [double] 10 Computers for Research/ Media Lab Computer tables ordered Open areas/ cozy areas Lowered shelving Textbooks moved for storytelling corner
 * 2013- 2014**

Smart Board/ LCD projector centered Tablets/ or IPADS More electric outlets E Books Paint [ library has not been painted] Theme plaques moved to Cafeteria Updated shelving, lighter -mobile Cohesive Look/ Theme/ Murals Cozy Seating for staff & students ||
 * Next Stages**


 * Floor plan of the Proposed Diplomat Library**

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 * Imagine Your Library - good overview of what a library redesign can become and why. Ontario, Canada**