In the two and a half years since I last described Northern District branch, there’s been a renovation and the addition of camera skills to my blogging toolkit. I recently added photographs to my initial post and then decided that a new post was needed to show off the changes to the library.
The main differences I noticed were a glass-walled program room (where my friend Ellen and I led a Culture Days program last October), luxurious new study booths in the teens section, a snacking zone, and three beautifully contemplative study rooms.
Two other important changes were the shifting of the children’s section into a different corner of the library and the creation of a spacious reading area in its place.
I liked the way the new reading room seemed to thrust the readers into the heart of Yonge and Eglinton — all the city dynamism without the noise!
The final difference I observed was the presence of a wonderful art display in the upstairs skylight gallery. I really enjoyed looking at Afsaneh Shafai’s work and would encourage readers to go see the exhibit before the end of this month.
Northern District Library, it’s been a pleasure to witness your evolution!