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Modern school libraries have evolved away from the traditional “quiet only” spaces of yesterday. K-12 libraries now serve as elevated extensions of the classroom, with the flexibility to accommodate group and individual learning. For many of today’s schools, the library is now a central hub of activity, with media centers, testing stations, and partitioned spaces for tutoring. These transformed libraries, furnished with flexible, collaborative, and mobile school library furniture, improve student engagement and inspire young learners to explore curriculum in new ways.
When outfitting your primary or elementary school library, consider comfort, collaboration, and flexibility features. Create a list of common library furniture essentials, including ergonomic, group, and soft seating. Whiteboards and partitions are often helpful for creating grouped spaces. Today’s primary and elementary school libraries also have computer stations, easy-to-reach bookshelves and displays, and plenty of tables, desks, and carrels.
Consider the library furniture basics to furnish your high school library, including chairs, tables, desks, and carrels. Additionally, high school students need access to technology. So, explore spaces for computer work and library furniture with charging capabilities. Keep comfort and flexibility in mind to accommodate high school testing, group work, and private studying.
Some of the most common library furniture items include shelving, tables, seating, displays, storage, and technology integration pieces. Shelving and displays are also essential, making materials easily available and appealing for students. Mobile furniture with wheels is also common and can be arranged for group study work or more private study and reading sessions.
School library furniture is available at different price points, depending on the library’s design goals, needs, and desired features. Larger tables and seating options can cost more than smaller display pieces or furniture built for individual student use. Some school library furniture pieces can easily range from $50 to over $1,000, but this depends on the materials and special features. Your School Outfitters representatives are more than happy to review products within a determined budget and build the best school library furniture setup for your library spaces.
Before purchasing school library furniture, find a knowledgeable and helpful furniture vendor. Schools today have unique needs, budgets and funding, along with diverse learning spaces. Shipping and delivery services matter, as do warranties and product support. You’ll want to work with a furniture partner who understands these dynamics and can help simplify complex furniture purchases and room design efforts.
School Outfitters can help, and when 97% of the top school districts continue to be repeat customers, your school enjoys peace of mind knowing you’re in expert hands. Talk with your School Outfitters representative today to outfit your school library!
