The other day Cameron and I decided to give the Tenley Friendship Library another visit.  The first time we went the Library was really crowded and the layout of the Children’s section made it feel cramped and unwelcoming.  I know I wasn’t the only one who felt this way because there was a lot of talk on the local Yahoo groups about it!  Well, it seems like the Library listened to the criticism and changed the layout.  They’ve reoriented the book shelves and moved all the small tables into a cluster (see pictures – click the image to see a larger version).

The area feels more spacious now, so I think it’s an improvement.  A warning though – the chairs they have at the small tables, while really cool looking, tip over very easily.  I had to help Cameron in and out of them to prevent an accident.

So, if you were originally underwhelmed with the Children’s section at the Tenley Friendship Library, check it out again.  You might find it more welcoming this time.  We’ve been going in the evenings to wait for Cameron’s dad (he takes the metro home) and then we all go home together.  It’s not too crowded, and a good way to escape the cold in the afternoon/evening.  Plus Cameron is really getting into books lately!  This mom certainly loves that.

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