On the interior, we drew from retail merchandising display principles and employed residentially-scaled components to create a comfortable and welcoming community destination. New releases in technology and literature are showcased in the Marketplace in the library’s foyer, and refreshments and lively hang out space are offered in the Internet café. User-friendly self-checkout machines replace the traditional circulation desk. The Living Room—a warm, welcoming reading lounge—features a fireplace and looks out onto the surrounding hills. The library also includes a 100-seat community room, a technology center, and segregated quiet rooms for study and reading.