Large-Scale Storage Project Completed at Aurora Public Library

The new public library more than doubled in size from the old landlocked library. It incorporates a digital media center with state-of-the-art information technology, a Family Computer Lab, 3-D Printer, Laptop Bar, and Geneology Research Center.

Aurora Public Library features thousands of square feet of space containing Aurora’s 4-Post library shelving with special laminate end panels for its regular collections.

As part of the planning process, Wolter and Aurora Storage designers engaged the Library staff for their input. The staff was very insistent the book collections not be sacrificed to make way for other features. Books and other collections are still one of the main reasons patrons visit the library. The unique four-post design of Aurora Library Shelving uses on average 20% less floor space than outdated cantilever shelving. This space savings enabled the library to display all of its collections without giving up unique elements the librarians also wanted for the new facility. No other shelving system could have accomplished this task!

The Children’s Library highlights some very unique products. Aurora developed specially curved metal shelving topped with laminate to complement the playful lines of the architect’s vision.  

From this curved reference shelving, sections of library shelving radiate like wheel spokes to continue the whimsical approach. Shelving in these stacks is lower in height, scaled ‘kid size’ for easy scanning and selection of books.  

Aurora Browser Boxes are another distinctive library storage product for convenient access to games and music CDs. Little patrons or parents slide out of the box drawers to view the selections and take an item
to check out at the desk or just stay and play in the brightly colored environment.

The library’s second-floor houses the Genealogy Research Center which contains vast amounts of information on Aurora residents, local buildings, and more. Patrons can search the library’s database of over 5 billion genealogy records.  

Significant historic volumes are stored in Aurora Wood-Tek shelving with locking doors. Wood-Tek 
is a unique style of case goods that features the strength of Aurora steel shelving combined with elegant wood cladding. The shelving contains no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) to harm valuable documents or books.

Additional important volumes are stored on an Aurora High-Density Mobile system with laminate end panels, a space-efficient way to store 50% more books and material in a compact footprint.

The librarians are very proud of their beautiful new facility, their spacious collections, and the design support and service they received from Wolter and Aurora Storage Products. 


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