HomeMy WebLinkAboutBozeman Public Library Rough ScopeBozeman Public Library | Children's Center RenovaƟon
Freestanding, Central Bookshelves
o Replaced to a shorter product to allow unimpeded field of view from perimeter to
perimeter of space.
o Layout should provide smart conƟnuity amongst like items.
Play Area(s)
o Break up play areas to delineate between age groups.
o Area should be conƟnuous from younger to older.
o Furniture should be replaced with smaller pieces made of impervious fabrics (easily
cleaned & disinfected).
o Create an ‘older’ kid’s workspace/play area in the SW corner for use of older kids’ items
(pliers, hammers, needles/thread, etc., etc.)
ExisƟng Service Desk
o To be eliminated
ExisƟng office space
o To be expanded to the north (to replace exisƟng service desk).
o Wall cabinets within should be a shallower product allowing for more floor space.
o There should be at least six (6) computer workstaƟons with room to expand in the
future.
o KitcheneƩe
Replace current sink with uƟlity sink.
Add dishwasher.
InvesƟgate the possibility of washer/dryer. (electrical capacity will need to be
verified)
o Add more / larger workbench staƟons with shelving and/or drawers beneath worktops.
New Service Desk
o Install a circular service desk in a central locaƟon.
o Required line of sight to entrance, restroom, new study room, and ‘big kid makerspace
corner’.
o Prefer shorter desk (child’s level) to taller desk (line of sight)
South Office
o To be converted to Study Room
KitcheneƩe
o Replace current sink with uƟlity sink.
o Add dishwasher.
o InvesƟgate the possibility of washer/dryer (electrical capacity will need to be verified).
LighƟng Fixtures
o LighƟng fixtures are to remain as is.
Flooring
o Replace all vinyl and caret Ɵle.
o The current carpet to vinyl raƟon is roughly 90:10. We would like to move closer to
60:40, with specific priority to vinyl at the children’s play areas.
Wall Finishes
o Replace current colors with ‘younger’ and ‘soŌer’ colors.
o UƟlize more durable latex paints and/or a wainscot at the children’s play areas.
Miscellaneous
o Emergency exit at the NW corner gets clogged and uƟlized inappropriate. We would
like a smart layout that discourages this behavior.
o We would like a designated stroller parking area.
o Wayfinding signage should be replaced and update to marry our renovaƟons.
o Add and ADA changing table for older (teen), special needs individuals.
o Do we need to consider window treatments (i.e., blinds)?