It is my understanding that the school administration has plans to start with the upper grades (6th - 8th) when the library re-opens, so getting this section into shape is a priority.
Physically, the section has 5 3-shelf bookcases. Most of them are empty. As of today, the Teen/YA section fills approximately 4 shelves.
Space-wise, it is the smallest section of the library. The non-fiction/meeting room area is one half of the total space. The Early Reader/Storytelling space is 9 feet wide. It has to remain that size because a carpet has been ordered to fit that space. Seating has also been ordered for this section.The Middle Readers section is 6 feet wide. It must stay that size because a carpet has been ordered for that space, too.Seating has been ordered for this section, too. The Teen/YA section was 3 feet wide, but I was given permission to move the shelves over a bit, so now it is 61 inches wide - or slightly over 5 feet wide. Each section is 4 bookshelves long, or approximately 12 feet in depth.
I am going to approach the Friends of Nebinger and inquire if there is any way that additional shelving could be purchased for this section to make it more inviting and comfortable for the students. It would be ideal if the space could be u-shaped with bookshelves full of age-appropriate reading material, much like the other spaces. Carpeting would be nice too. I don't think there is sufficient space to allow for seating in that section, unfortunately.
On a positive note, I found several Arthur books strewn around the Early Reader/Storytelling section today. It appears that the space is already being enjoyed by readers.
Teen/YA section, before expansion: 3 feet wide
Teen/YA section after expansion: approximately 5 feet wide (room for an additional run of shelving on outer wall.)
Teen/YA collection -
Classroom reading sets stacked on top of non-fiction section:
Evidence of use:
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