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The Roosevelt Academy is a PK-4 Early Childhood Center named to commemorate a historic visit from President Roosevelt. The design of the new library focuses on the fireplace which is the location where the President reads to children. This 1,500 SF library houses a variety of programmatic functions in a small space. The fireplace is highlighted with a semi-private story telling area that is both engaging and scaled for small children. The bookshelves built into the structure define the story telling area and serve to divide the room, so that different groups can use the library simultaneously. Two arcs provide continuity in the library by linking the story telling area and circulation desk with similar gestures that are both clad in stained plywood that add splashes of color and warmth to the space. The perimeter of the room reinforces the historic character of the building with traditional dark wood bookshelves while providing balance to the dynamic and engaging forms and colors of the reading area and reception desk.