Overview

The Albert Wisner Public Library, located in Warwick, New York is a 20,000-square-foot, energy-efficient, meticulously-designed building. According to the library's mission statement, it is "the community's connection to reading, life-long learning and personal enrichment." Nestled in a growing suburban town outside of Manhattan, the library's vision is to be the primary destination for information resources that will enrich the lives of residents in the Warwick community.

Location

Warwick, New York

The Dilemma

The goal was to build a comfortable, lively and technology-enabled library that could be used for social, formal and informal gathering. Not only would the new space be busy with activity throughout each day, it would also be used as a centerpiece for the

The Solution

The Wisner team selected Bretford's Legacy brand library furniture including mobile, periodical, media and keyboard shelving, which is all customized to incorporate special 3mm hardwood edging and an open top. The shelving also includes special end panel displays and end-of-shelving workstations for easy reference.