Friday, December 7, 2007

Library Tour: Bradford County Public Library

On Thursday, December 6, a group of NEFLIN members enjoyed a tour of the new Bradford County Public Library which had its grand opening on October 26. Library Director Phalbe Henriksen showed us the library and shared stories of her experiences bringing it to completion after 12 years of planning.

At 20,000 square feet, the beautiful new environmentally "green" library is five times the size of the old building and features a spacious Cracker-style interior with 25 foot ceilings, natural lighting, bamboo-inspired ceiling fans and vertical shades, and large niches and wall space for future art work and museum pieces that will be displayed. The tropically hued carpet is complemented by bold accent walls throughout the building. A joint use classroom with Santa Fe Community College, computer lab and large meeting room are other features there were not possible in the old cramped library building. The new room will be the location of a NEFLIN Storytelling workshop in March.

The library was busy with patrons, computer users and students coming in after school. We look forward to many years of happy use for the Bradford County Public Library.

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