Carmichael Library
5605 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608-4411
Price of admission: Free
Website - (916)264-2700
Hours of Operations: Tues-Wed: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Thurs: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Fri: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Sat: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sun: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Keywords: Bookstore, indoor, Library, public library, reading
After extensive remodeling, Carmichael Library has reopened its doors on September 17, 2006. A new star in the Sacramento Public Library system, Carmichael Library reflects a multitude of improvements in customer asked-for, on-site, and online services. Customers can enjoy a seamless and successful library experience, as defined by their own expectations. They can choose their own method of interaction -- staff assisted, self-directed, or virtual.
Upon entering the library, customers encounter an airy, light-infused environment, enhanced by open ceilings and expanded windows. The large adult-reading area is punctuated with open shelving, comfortable seating, a living-room style reading area that fronts an expansive window that looks out to a patio with landscaping and a charming pergola. Elsewhere in the area, a tower window draws customers to other inspiring areas to read and work.
Teens@ gives teens their own special area, designed with them in mind. The space has diner-style booths; colorful, comfy “curl up and read” chairs; innovative computer tables; and a large plasma TV. Exciting teen programs offered throughout the year may include craft programs, computer gaming, movie nights, hip-hop dance demonstrations, and more.
Close by is a state-of-the-art, 24-station, computer center. The terminals provide access to the Internet, word processing, educational software, and the library’s online catalog and database resources. The space is designed to allow the Library to offer a variety of computer classes for customers of all ages.
The newly expanded Kids’ Place features a colorful reading tower, light-filled, and acoustically-enhanced -- perfect for story times. The space offers six computers, including two computers with early-literacy software and learning games for children, eight years and younger. The interactive LeapPad and LeapBooks learning system helps children develop language, reading, and other critical skills, all through electronic books and special touch pens.
Parents and caregivers, who bring their toddlers and preschoolers to the branch, will have a cozy place to share stories in the Ready to Read section of Kids’ Place. The special space features kid-sized furniture, just right for the smallest customers.
Got a question? Staff at the information desk have the answer. Not only that, library staff will be available, throughout the library, with electronic notebooks that connect to the online catalog and the Internet to assist customers wherever they are in the building. In addition, computers, with access to the online catalog, are located throughout the library for convenient use.
Customers appreciate the convenient self-check out machines located right next to the “grab-and-go” Requested Items area.
The handsome, new community meeting room provides a gathering space for groups as large as 111. The room is accessorized with a media projector, drop-down film projection screen, and kitchen. A smaller community room, accommodating up to 20, is also available.
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