[Publib] children's area ideas

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In a message dated 12/4/2006 2:35:59 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
suekamm at mindspring.com writes:

At our  main library, we have restrooms designed for children (the toilets 
are  supposed to be at child height) that are in the children's  library. 


Years ago when I was investigating construction projects, I began to see  
elementary schools and kindergarten facilities being built with these tiny  
little toilets and sinks.  They tend to put them between two kindergarten  
classrooms; the teacher escorts the little kids there and "assists" as  necessary.  In 
that way, the staff doesn't have to go far from the class  when somebody 
needs to go.  The toilets were a laugh--only ten inches tall  as opposed to the 
standard ADA toilet which is at least 16 inches from the  floor.  But then, I 
was also taken by surprise when going to ALA Annual and  seeing the miniature 
furniture in the exhibit area.  I don't remember  chairs like that when I was 
small--I thought I had to climb a mountain to get  onto one of those hardwood 
seats.  Do you remember having to get a boost to  use a drinking fountain?  
 
M. M. 
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