Sarah Pyle Academy Library “Must-Haves”

List of Library “Must-Haves”Physical Space

Non-Academic / Warm Atmosphere Must be a reflection of Courtney Ankh Bonds and Sarah

Pyle Academy Memorial Stone / Recognition Space to Honor Courtney

Bonds The space should be comfortable for Teens, Children, and

Adults Must be Flowing and Flexible – The library will eventually

become the “heart” of the school/building Reconfigurable Meeting Space “Quiet” Area for Research and Studying There needs to be a secure area to store the technology

(Kindles, iPads, etc.) Outside Workspace with Garden Area – Peace Garden

List of Library “Must-Haves”Environmental Space

Library Shelves that are on wheels and are mobile

Library Theme extends throughout the school and into the hallways

Innovative, Multi-Media Technology - (Smartboards, iPads, Kindles) which supports School-Wide use of Technology

Children’s Library / Area

Reading Lounge Area with Comfortable Furniture

Area to hold monthly After-School Events, Poetry Slams, etc.

Flexible Hours of Operation