“Welcome back,” I overheard the librarian say this morning at the long-awaited grand opening of the new library. She wasn’t talking to us, but to a group of men I’m pretty sure are homeless. I agree with the city’s library director that the central library shouldn’t be a substitute for a proper shelter for the city’s homeless, but I sure am happy that it’s back in action and warmly welcoming all of Madison with open arms.
Oh, and it’s beautiful.
I wanted to move the trash and recycling bins
I love the blue!
It’s also super fun!
Giant storybook characters
It’s also very comfy!
She did not really appreciate the cool factor
And obviously quite educational.
I checked: it does a nice job of dealing with the Favre debacle without scaring the kids.
She made herself right at home.
But it might be a little too clean right now. Bear walked right into a glass door.
life and puppies 
How lovely. I am on the library board and the building committee for our district library and I have been amazed by all the changes and innovations in libraries today. I must make sure to visit this the next time I am in town. Thanks for sharing.
It looks amazing! And I’m glad the Favre segment was well done. For the sake of the children.
Bravo for the new library. You are totally right about letting your kids fail. Very hard tho. Did a segment on NPR today about letting kids fai. It’s as you say a chance to let them grow and learn.