Withers Community Library Visual Story

The Withers Community Library is located on a sloping site with red brick pavement that is uneven in places due to tree roots. The building is a small, white-painted brick structure with lime green signage. There are two accessible car parking spaces directly in front of the library, connected by a ramp with metal handrails. This ramp leads to the entrance which has an automatic glass sliding door. A five-step entry with handrails and tactile tiles is also present. Surrounding the area are established trees and shrubs, with a metal fence and gate on one side. A concrete footpath runs alongside the parking area, connecting to the street.

This space is used for library access and parking. Activity levels may increase during library opening hours. Sensory elements include the scent of nearby trees, coastal air, and sounds of birds and passing cars. Walking on the red brick pavement produces the crunching sound of dried leaves. The area is exposed to natural light with some shaded spots under trees.

This children's library area is located directly ahead from the entrance and to the left of the reception desk. The space features a sloped roof with a low ceiling, contrasting with the main library's higher ceiling. Walls include a bright orange mural with a tree and leaves, and silhouettes of aeroplanes. The floor is carpeted with colourful square mats near the children's seating and play areas.

Furniture includes small bright plastic chairs, carpet mats, beanbags, couches, and low wooden bookshelves displaying children's books. The area is enclosed by walls with no visible gates or fencing, and is connected to the main library through a wide, step-free opening.