Clowes Auditorium
A multitude of audiences will assemble to hear, see, and share a wide variety of cultural, educational, recreational, and literary experiences in the new Library's 350-seat auditorium. Here, the Library will showcase lectures and live performances, complementing the mayor's cultural tourism initiative.The Learning Curve
Children and their families can visit "The Curve" to develop the interpretive and critical thinking skills needed to gain a deeper understanding and knowledge of the information world.
A new model that will promote learning, academic performance, and workforce preparation among young people, The Curve will incorporate the best practices of libraries, museums, and classrooms to offer children, dynamic, engaging, and challenging learning opportunities.
Meeting Rooms
Individuals and organizations are able to access the Library's many spaces to meet their special event needs. Three meeting spaces are available, in addition to a new auditorium that has a seating capacity of 329.
For meetings and events, patrons can reserve the Goodrich Houk Meeting Room (seating for 45), the Knall Meeting Room (seating for 60) and the Riley Meeting Room (seating for 100). These meeting rooms, located on the second floor of the new Central Library addition on the north side of The Learning Curve, are available for meetings or events during Central Library's hours of operation. They also may be used for special after-hours events.
Meeting room reservations can be booked by calling 275-4020.Atrium & Cafe
Graced by curved steel arches, the Atrium houses the Library's information and circulation desks, along with an exhibition area, café, comfortable seating and four self-check stations.
The Atrium also offers a copy machine, change machine, pay machine for the parking garage, and 12 computer terminals that provide quick access to the Library's collection.
As with other areas of the new Central Library, the Atrium is available for individuals or organizations to rent for private functions.
Labs
A technology-rich library is essential for today's information seekers; more and more vital information sources are now available electronically. Patrons will enjoy using the new facility's over 300 public computers and a Computer Training Lab that will host training and classes throughout the year.Reading Rooms
In addition to the wonderful new addition and atrium in the New Central Library, extensive restoration was performed on the Cret Building, including the three main reading rooms:
