Nicole's+Public+Space+Observations

=**Whitby Public Library**=



The public space that I have decided to do is the **Whitby Public Library**, the newly renovated library located on 405 Dundas St. West Whitby, Ontario. Website is www.whitbylibrary.on.ca

**Brainstorming & Observations**

 * Possible Issues
 * seating
 * meeting rooms
 * individual study rooms
 * parking
 * outdoor patio


 * Possible Solutions/Add-ons
 * more seating to accommodate high capacity of people
 * more meeting rooms and individual study rooms
 * library parking only lot
 * more patio space


 * Observations
 * lots of trees surrounding the building
 * in the heart of downtown
 * well lit
 * new cafe with outside patio
 * 2 floors
 * L-shaped building
 * information desk
 * archives
 * meeting rooms
 * reading lounges


 * Sounds
 * printer
 * photocopy machine
 * crumpling paper
 * pages turning
 * scanner beeps
 * squeaking wheel
 * typing
 * mouse clicking
 * occasional whispers
 * shoe scuffs on carpet
 * door closing


 * Activites
 * Teenagers eating and chatting on the outside patio
 * 2 women working at the information desk, one on the phone
 * a man standing at a computer kiosk
 * a group of people walking up the stairs
 * Children walking to seats with piles of books in their hands
 * People checking out books in the the express checkout
 * a group of students in a study room
 * 2 girls checking out books
 * many people on computers; most with headphones on


 * Personal Observation

I am blown away at the outstanding renovations that were done to this space. The unique architecture and design is fresh and simply superb. Everything from the lighting to the colours is beautiful, both exterior and interior. A very warm and cozy atmosphere, this is quite a welcoming space.