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| - Good luck finding the entrance of this library the first time. There is a sign saying "LIBRARY", but it is so subtle as to be invisible. It is made of sheet metal with holes punched out of it. Without a light behind it, it fades into the rest of the sheet metal cladding of the building. If I hadn't seen people coming out of the building, I would have walked all the way around it, seeking the doorway. I can't figure out why they do that. Is the city embarrassed that they have a library here? It's not a toxic waste dump, so I do not understand the emphasis on discretion.
Other than that, I was charmed. Every detail was perfect. Outside there's lots of native, or at least native-looking, plants. Inside, you find lots of natural lighting, i.e. the sun coming through the big, plentiful windows. There's a nook with vending machines, and an overall vibe of a Borders Bookstore (remember those?). They should sell the mouse pads, which are so attractive I was tempted to steal one. Not that I would do that. Just saying. When I needed help, a notably well-dressed librarian helped me. I believe she was wearing a strand of pearls. Overall a very pleasant experience for me, although if your tolerance for the um, exuberance of children is low, you should visit during school hours.
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