Case Studies
It’s always great to learn from the way that others go about tackling their challenges ….

Morton Mandan Public Library
Learn how Morton Mandan Public Library worked with Opening the Book to design and create a dynamic space for their community that is flexible as well as inviting, engaging, and accessible for patrons of all ages.
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Walnut Grove Media Center Design
Take a visual tour of the new Walnut Grove Elementary Media Center.
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Reimagining the Riviera Beach Public Library
Learn how the interior of the Riviera Beach Public Library was reimagined to be a state-of-the-art, unique facility for their community to use and enjoy.
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Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
Learn how the interior design at Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library seeks to balance the needs of different communities harmoniously in one library.
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Dream Big
With no real guarantee of funding, the Library Media Specialist and students at a PA school started a 'Dream Big' project to plan for their updated library space. Read on to learn how they turned their dream into a reality, with help from Opening the Book North America.
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Revolutionary Library Design
New library buildings often end up with traditional library interiors. The story of Milton Public Library's Sherwood Branch shows how the shelving layout at the core of every library can be re-imagined to match the building aspirations. Get this right and both footfall and circulation will out-perform all expectations!
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Elementary School Library Makeover
Read on to learn how Opening the Book designed a school library to be the flexible, functional space that they needed.
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Library Entryway Design
Learn how Opening the Book designed a library entryway to create an impactful first impression and showcase their new materials collection.
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School Library Furniture Update Helps Students Find New Reading Choices
See how Opening the Book helped High Point Academy open up new reading choices to their students with a layout and school library furniture change.
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The Heart of a Texas School Campus
Balancing functionality and budget with jaw-dropping features – and all turned round in a week!
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Animating a Children’s Library Space
Breathing new life into a children’s library that had gotten a bit tired ….
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Creating Browsing Neighborhoods
How Opening the Book supported one library’s move to replace Dewey with friendly neighborhoods of related subjects.
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