Union County Public Library Monroe, NC

摘要

THE CHALLENGE With the passage of a $10 million bond issue, Union County Public Library (UCPL) is replacing its current 2,700 square foot facility with a new 35,000 square foot building. UCPL serves a fast-growing suburban population of more than 200,000 people near Charlotte, NC, and the county has proposed that the new library share space with the local community college, South Piedmont. The focus in the new facility is on the customer experience, emphasizing excellent customer engagement, flexibility, and awe-inspiring design. Among the features the library hopes to include are a teen zone, a Maker space, an outdoor area, a teaching kitchen, meeting rooms, and ample staff space.