The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram illustrates the floor plan of a public library and highlights the changes that have occurred over the past 20 years.

Overall

, the layout has been significantly transformed, with most areas being repurposed for different functions and some minor adjustments made to the arrangement of facilities. In detail, the southwest corner of the library, which previously housed a reading

room

, has been converted into a computer

room

.

Similarly

, in the southeast section, the former enquiry desk has been replaced with a café, introducing a more modern and visitor-oriented feature. Moving to the northeast section, the

room

dedicated to children’s books 20 years ago has been reconfigured into a lecture

room

, reflecting a shift towards educational events. Meanwhile, in the northwest corner, a storytelling area has been introduced, replacing the earlier space allocated for CDs, videos, and computer games.

Finally

, the central area of the library, which once contained tables and chairs, has been cleared to provide a more open and flexible layout. These changes suggest a focus on creating a more interactive and technology-driven environment.