Daniel Boone Branch
Project Status
Completed. Opened to the public October 25, 2017.
Project Details
The renovated branch has an additional 10,000 square feet that includes a Discovery Zone for children, collection space, a quiet reading room, a program room and comfortable seating areas.
The Daniel Boone Branch is the second to feature a Discovery Zone–an entire floor dedicated to children with engaging, educational activities. The Discovery Zone has several unique features including a slide, a pneumatic tube display and an interactive light wall, similar to an oversized Lite Brite, where kids can create colorful designs. There are two large-format touch screens where kids can play games and expand their digital literacy skills using educational apps. The Discovery Zone also includes an area for younger explorers, with features designed for small children such as reading nooks, interactive literacy panels, and a Crooked House, sponsored by West Newsmagazine.
Additional upgrades include a designated space for teens with bold furniture and colorful fixtures. Six private study rooms have been added to the branch, as well as a quiet reading room, a laptop bar, a business center with fax, copy and scanning machines, and a vending area. Four revamped community meeting rooms will be available for use by individuals and organizations. New shelving, furniture and carpeting has been installed throughout the branch.
Photos
View photos of the construction progress.
View photos from opening day.
Amenities
- Family Restroom
- Entire Floor Dedicated to Children's Services
- Quiet Reading Room
- Computer Lab
- Four Updated Community Meeting Rooms
- Six Private Study Rooms
- Vending Area
- Business Center with Fax, Copy and Scanning Machines
- New Shelving, Furniture and Comfortable Seating
Architect
Bond Architects
Preliminary Budget
$9 million