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Today at Lakewood Public Library
April 02, 2023

Main Library Color Palette

The first thing that strikes many people upon entering Lakewood Public Library’s Main Building for the first time is the bright and airy atmosphere–an effect that was created by architect Robert A.M. Stern’s thoughtful selection of colors for use throughout the building. Stern put as much thought into the careful interplay of light, color and shade within the Library as he did the structural integrity of the walls–and what appears to be a simple scheme at first glance proves to be astonishingly subtle on closer inspection. Where the casual observer might see yellow walls, Stern saw the need for eight different shades of canary, ranging from Pale Moon to Limon. Pairing them with another six shades of white, he added warmth and depth to his already elegant design. He made a large space even bigger and he made it inviting, too–a nice place to sit and read a book.

Main Library Lower Level Color Schedule

RoomWallsTrim
Corridor, Stairs18 | White Vanilla16 | Ice Mist
Auditorium05 | Pale Moon02 | Linen White
Small Meeting Room05 | Pale Moon02 | Linen White

Main Library First Floor Color Schedule

RoomWallsTrim
Lobby01 | Fiery Opal02 | Linen White
Circulation Hall04 | Beverly Hills02 | Linen White
Grand Stair01 | Fiery Opal02 | Linen White
Stairs18 | White Vanilla16 | Ice Mist
North Vestibule04 | Beverly Hills02 | Linen White
North Entry Gallery03 | Land of Liberty02 | Linen White
New Books05 | Pale Moon02 | Linen White
South Entry Gallery03| Land of Liberty02 | Linen White
South Vestibule04 | Beverly Hills02 | Linen White
Vestibule04 | Beverly Hills02 | Linen White
Toddler Story Room11 | Summer Green12 | Feel the Energy
Activity Room15 | Linen White16 | Ice Mist
Homework Room11 | Summer Green12 | Feel the Energy
Children's and Youth09 | Limon10 | Feel the Energy
Computer Connections14 | Light Yellow16 | Ice Mist
Manager & Staff Offices09 | Limon10 | Feel the Energy
Community News Room03 | Land of Liberty02 | Linen White

Main Library Second Floor Color Schedule

RoomWallsTrim
Gallery04 | Beverly Hills02 | Linen White
Grand Stair01 | Fiery Opal02 | Linen White
Vestibule05 | Pale Moon02 | Linen White
General Collections05 | Pale Moon02 | Linen White
Alcoves05 | Pale Moon02 | Linen White
Study Rooms18 | White Vanilla16 | Ice Mist
Quiet Room07 | Broadway Lights22 | Morning Light
Administrative Offices06 | Good Vibrations16 | Ice Mist
A-V Collections05 | Pale Moon02 | Linen White
Board Room07 | Broadway Lights22 | Morning Light
Reference05 | Pale Moon02 | Linen White
Grand Reading Room07 | Broadway Lights22 | Morning Light
Grand Reading Room21 | Golden Honey22 | Morning Light
Grand Reading Room08 | Twilight Blue22 | Morning Light
Technology Center14 | Light Yellow16 | Ice Mist
Learning Lab14 | Light Yellow16 | Ice Mist
Technology Staff Areas18 | White Vanilla16 | Ice Mist
Young Adult01 | Fiery Opal02 | Linen White

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