This week we celebrate the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and education. We are happy to be here for them, helping on transforming their spaces and providing them with the furniture they need. With public spaces closed to the general...
Have you ever paid attention to how you feel when you enter your public library? Some of us will go there because in our minds we connect libraries with the feeling of peace. Going to the library means that I’ll be able to focus, that I’ll...
5 services you didn’t know your library has! We all know that libraries are full of treasures and not necessarily only books. There are a lot of resources that people don’t know about. Lynda.com This great learning platform has helped anyone learn about business, software, technology and creative skills...
When I think about Librarians, the first thought that comes to my mind is “they must read a lot”. The second thing is, “their job must be very relaxing, just reading books all day”. I was surprised to find out that Librarians have the same hours...
Take your Library to the next level! Biophilia has been a big trend in Interior Design over the last 5 years. The necessity of humans to stay connected with nature is going on a spike. Technology is becoming very overwhelming and there is nothing that brings a...
I remember receiving my first book when I was 7 years old, “The little prince”. My uncle made such a big deal about it and that got me so excited. I started to relate books to treasures. Having the habit of reading books is difficult for...
Now that reading on a screen is becoming more popular, finding reliable resources within the big sea of the digital world is becoming a challenge. Librarians are coming up with different strategies to get in front of their users outside of the library’s walls. We did our...
“Libraries are about freedom. Freedom to read, freedom of ideas, freedom of communication. They are about education, about entertainment, about making safe spaces, and about access to information.” –Neil Gaiman Do you know that October is Canadian Library month? During this month, libraries across Canada raise...
Convert your library into a space that promotes learning and collaboration! I’m sure by now you are familiar with what learning commons are, but in case you are not, here is an explanation. Now that we don’t need a physical place to go to have access...