1. spaces for teens Teens and Libraries – CLA Pre-Conference Magdalena Vander Kooy May 25, 2011

2. Neighbourhood branches District branches Research & Reference branches

3. 16 renovated 11 reconstructed 2 new branches 2 in progress Since 1998:

4. Public Consultation

5. seating elements study space collectionscomputers display

6. Beaches

7. S. Walter Stewart

8. Cliffcrest

9. Malvern

10. Dufferin/St. Clair

11. Jane/Dundas

12. Jane/Sheppard

13. Kennedy/Eglinton

14. Bloor/Gladstone

15. Cedarbrae

18. What we learned

19. Demand the best Each building and community is unique Try something new

20. Go big Zone the space Good sight lines Lots of computers Seating

21. Make it beautiful Room for art Daylight, good lighting Flexible elements Space to merchandise

22. For more information  Magdalena Vander Kooy, Area Manager, Toronto Public Library mvanderkooy@torontopubliclibrary.ca mvanderkooy@torontopubliclibrary.ca

23. Photo credits:  Steven Evans, Insight Media, Brenda Liu/A-Frame Inc., MJM/ZAS Architects, Shai Gil Insite Photography, Toronto Public Library