The floor plans depict how a central public library changed over a period of 20 years.
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, it is evident that the main features underwent considerable developments as some new amenities were added, the location of several book sections has changed and some furniture has been removed.
With regard to new facilities, a new café has been set up in place of the old inquiry desk, and storytelling events have been held in the Linking Words
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self-service machines that were added right beside the café.
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