First impression: So this is where my tax dollars went (besides the unnecessary repaving of numerous roads). Um this place is nicer than my corporate office. (Briefly entertained the thought of taking some pictures & anonymously sending them to my CEO) With all of the bells and whistles it's got a modern design and the latest technology. It's got at least 2 dozen +/-24" HP TouchSmart Screens and all of the top accompaniments. There's even spa-like music playing in the background. What is this place really?
Way up in N. Scottsdale I was up here in the area and thought I'd quickly stop by to check out the place. Read about the recent opening and must applaud the efforts on making it a green friendly facility. Considering the budget woes and pathetic quality of public education thought it was ironic that Scottsdale opened another library.
Scottsdale is applying to have the Appaloosa Library certified at the gold level in the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program.
The 21,000-square-foot space is very contemporary; features natural lighting and a 600-square-foot array of photovoltaic panels that provide 2.5 percent of the building's peak energy demand. A monitor allows visitors to see how much energy from the sun is being generated for the library
Also, the library has a floating floor in the main room that makes it easier to reroute cabling to readapt the space and move bookshelves around. Even the shelves feature energy-efficient LED lighting.
With the exception of the children's area a lot of the shelves look kinda empty (guessing not from checked out books). Not a far-out assumption considering the demographics and its average literacy-level.
Off to see if I can book a foot massage with the help desk...