Library in Lively opens a new Children’s Area

KGHM International and the Friends of the Greater Sudbury Public Library donate to the project

Article content The Lively branch of the Greater Sudbury Public Library has a new Children’s Area thanks to donations from KGHM International and the Friends of the Greater Sudbury Public Library. New features of the area include: Recommended Videos – A reading tree and bird’s nest lighting to entice young readers into the space. – A mini-Makerspace, allowing children to design, experiment, and make.

– Fresh shelving to highlight the children’s collection. – Calm nature-inspired colours to support children, including those with special needs, to stay, read, and play longer. – A new location in a wing, creating less noise transfer with other Library users, allowing for more focus and less distraction throughout the Branch.

– Natural lighting. – New furniture for kids, parents, and guardians to relax in the space. “The area was designed using a biophilic approach featuring nature-inspired colours and details, which has been shown to support learning,” a release from the City of Greater Sudbury said.

Biophilic design is an architectural and interior design framework that integrates natural elements – such as plants, natural light, organic textures, and water features – into built spaces to reconnect humans with the natural world. For information about hours, programs, and services at the Lively Branch, visit sudburylibraries.ca. Bluesky: @sudburystar.bsky.social X: @SudburyStar