Alice McKean Young Library

摘要

Designed by Perkins + Will, the new Alice McKean Young Neighborhood Library offers more than a library: it’s also a quiet escape from a noisy chaotic world, where patrons can focus, relax, investigate, learn, or just read – regardless of age. This was the second design for the new library (the first being halted by a major budget crises). The second design relied more on community input – seeking to focus on the community at large – and used the input to make the library into a central place and a beacon of knowledge for the community. The input provided the seed for a new design which became exactly what the community needed. The 16,000-square- foot library features meeting spaces and abundant technological resources to help everyone succeed in their endeavors. The library also offers computer classes, job labs, gaming, and homework help sessions.