Family Spaces for Early Literacy Development

Library design can play a critical role in providing space for interactive early literacy development children and their caregivers. Research shows that brain development in the first three years of life predicts how a child will do academically in later life. The Kids Space at Angus Glen is designed to help families ensure their young children enter school ready to learn by exposing them to reading and sensory stimulation at the earliest age possible through books, media and developmental toys.

Kids - Learning Through Play

At Angus Glen Library, we began to transform our concept of library space for children. Through our building program, we developed the concept of the "information playground", where children can feel welcome, safe, comfortable, respected and special. The Kids Area at Angus Glen expresses our belief that libraries should provide opportunities for children to explore ideas, develop skills and to learn in a fun, enriching environment, where noisy activity is expected and encouraged. No more shushing.