I read the article about issues surrounding computer use at the Malibu Library. Unfortunately, the temporary library facility is very small and the computer terminals are near the entrance. I remember having a similar incident happen to me when I took my small children to the library many years ago. When I visited the Agoura Hills Library and saw how they had a separate area for children and a separate family bathroom facility, I was inspired to make our library more child and teen friendly.
Fortunately, the renovated 16,000 square foot Malibu library will open on April 22, 2012. The new library will have a separate area for children and teens, and a family bathroom in the children’s area.
Although the world is not perfect, hopefully our library will be more children and teen friendly in the future. I look forward to seeing you at the opening on April 22, 2012.
Pamela Conley Ulich