Mr. Ivan Chan, assistant librarian, talked about the design of the Learning Garden. The S-shaped table, named the Learning Path, is about 50-metre long and it is believed to be the longest such table in Hong Kong. The table features different heights and widths along its length. At the lower end, students can sit on the floor and use the table or even sit on the table as it is the height of a low-stool. In the wider part, they can sit at the two sides of the table to carry out small group discussions. Whether lying down, having individual study or doing group projects, the students will be able to find a part of the table that will suit their needs.

In the area besides the Path, readers can move the tables and chairs around and combine them in whatever ways they like. Ms. Li Lai-fong, sub-librarian, said, ‘We selected furniture that is light in weight to increase the flexibility.’ On the wall, there is a white board extending to the ceiling with student’s writings, such as mathematical formulae, meeting agendas, opinion statements, poetry, even drawings. It is a place for free expression and sharing.

Opposite to the white board is a stair-seat with multiple seating levels which can accommodate about 70 persons. It is an ideal venue for holding activities or having lessons, the contents of which can be shared with passers-by. Also available are bubble study rooms accommodating four to eight persons each. Users can project their work onto the LED screen for ease of discussion or to rehearse for presentations.

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