he Thomas Hughes Children's Library on the second floor is over 18,000 square feet, and houses the largest collection of children's books in the city. With over 120,000 volumes to store, the children’s library posed a challenge in the vari- ety of media to accommodate. There were tiny picture books, classics, large print books, reference materials for research projects, popular paperbacks, periodicals, a collection on parenting, plus toys and games. The system had to be cost effective and sturdy, yet aesthetically pleasing. Aurora Quik-Lok ® Library Shelving Chicago Public Library Harold Washington Library Center Thomas Hughes Children’s Library Chicago, IL Located in the heart of the Windy City, the Harold Washington Library Center is one of the country’s preeminent state of the art

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