Tuesday, Jun. 6, 2017
The long-awaited Monticello Library, to be located in Western Shawnee, is at last underway. In this wonderful animated flythrough, you'll see all kinds of new features!
- Large and lively Kids area
- Variety of sizes and types of public meeting rooms for community use
- Up-to-date technology allowing students to learn and adults to thrive
- A sculpture to greet you
- A sculpture by Beth Nybeck can be enjoyed from many angles
- A Storywalk path helps little kids learn about letters and sounds with their families
- Drop off at the curb
- About 100 parking places
- Handicap parking as close to the door as possible!
- Pick up your holds and self-check right inside the door
- Kids activity room hosts storytimes and our successful 6 by 6 early literacy programs
- Plenty of seating
- Charging counter and excellent wi-fi for your devices
- Easy to use AV equipment in our meeting spaces
- An elevator, and the bright, clean rest rooms
- A drive-up service window!
- Collaborative tech spaces
- Reconfigurable spaces to meet changing community needs
- Large study rooms
- An environmentally-conscious green roof
Visit us at the New Monticello Library – opening in 2018.