Paseo Verde Library

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This 40,000sf library for the Henderson District Public Library System (HDPL) houses 100,000 volumes of general collections and 50,000 volumes of children collections. A large reading room on the north end provides patrons a separate quiet area with views of the entire Las Vegas valley. A secure courtyard can be used as a programmable space. Several additional features encourage greater community and individual use, such as a young people’s library, a community meeting room, and a coffee/sandwich shop.  The shop has indoor and outdoor seating and is a popular hangout, particularly during the lunch hour.  Also incorporated were numerous private study rooms and computer labs.  Daylighting is introduced through clerestories and high volumes, and stack and reading spaces are protected from direct solar exposure. The technological infrastructure includes a wireless network and a self-checkout system.  Numerous computer stations are placed strategically around the library to provide accessibility and privacy.