'Global Resonance': Part I

The La Jolla Riford Library is functionally efficient and sensitively integrated, the community meeting room is conveniently adjacent to the main entrance; an adult reading area offers a cozy fireplace; and a separate children's reading area incorporates scaled and inviting window seats. The main desk is close to the staff workroom and the lounge area provides open and unobstructed views. An exterior courtyard and fountain provide overflow reading space in a pleasant outdoor retreat, while on-site parking areas are screened by low courtyard walls and a flowering landscape. The Library Features:Computer Facilities Computer lab with 22 high-speed Internet workstations Laptop desks with power outlets Free wireless internet access throughout the library Special Use Areas The Florence Riford Library Center The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Library Annex The Garth Reading Level Exterior reading patios La Jolla History Room Study rooms Magazines Reading Area One full level devoted to children and young adult services Seminar Room for small meetings; capacity: 25 Community room with capacity of 125 for meetings, civic, cultural and art events, lectures, music and dance concerts Capacity Interior area of 25,000 square feet 120,000 Books, CDs, CD-ROMS, DVDs, audio cassettes, videos and periodicals