National Library of Singapore To Open World’s First Green Library for Kids

From TODAYonline:

The National Library will be home to the world’s first green library for kids in 2013, when the kids section of the National Library is transformed into an eco-landscape.
Dubbed “My Tree House”, the new library section is designed with environmental sustainability in mind, from its design and infrastructure.
It is modelled after an enchanted forest, with spaces for hands-on learning.

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The library has been designed to create an enchanted forest ambience with fun spaces for hands-on learning and reflections. “My Tree House” takes its name aptly after the centrepiece which is a tree house structure constructed with recyclable materials. It will evoke the feeling of a special place for children as featured in story books.
Targeted for completion in mid-2013, the library will be home to 70,000 books. About 30% of these books will focus on green topics such as animals, plants, nature, water resources, environment and climate change. NLB plans to work with other public agencies such as the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, National Climate Change Secretariat, National Environment Agency, National Parks Board and PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency in developing the library’s collection and on using the library for environmental education and outreach. A wide range of tailored activities like games, storytelling and craft-making to spur interest in children ages 4 to 12 are being planned. NLB is also gathering feedback and suggestions to customise the experience for child visitors. Members of the public can provide suggestions through email or forms at the library.

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