The provided diagrams illustrate the transformation of a library’s ground floor from 2001 to 2009, highlighting significant renovations that introduced a wider array of book genres and modern amenities. Overall, while the floor’s size remained constant, its layout was significantly altered to accommodate new facilities and an expanded selection of books.
In 2001, the central area featured eight tables surrounded by shelves primarily dedicated to fiction, history, and self-help books. By 2009, these tables were replaced with four longer ones arranged in rows. The northern section previously occupied by fiction books was converted into a seating area for guests. Additionally, the western shelves were reconfigured to house a broader range of genres including law, economics, kitchen, self-help, and fiction.
Furthermore, in 2001, the right-hand side included a librarian’s desk and stairs along with an area for newspapers and periodicals. By 2009, while the librarian’s desk and stairs remained unchanged, the space for newspapers and periodicals was repurposed for films and DVDs. New computers were installed north of the librarian’s desk, alongside a newly established children’s area between two table rows.