The right library furniture can transform a cramped book room into a bright, welcoming space that encourages children to read. At ABAL Educational Supplies we design and manufacture a full range of Irish made library units to help schools create flexible, well organised reading areas.
Strong bookcases as the foundation
Every library needs reliable shelving. Our warm oak 3 shelf bookcase and taller 5 shelf bookcase are built from 18mm melamine with 2mm PVC edges, giving years of service in busy schools.
You can also choose a 3 shelf bookcase with divide to keep books upright and neatly separated.
Mobile storage for flexible spaces
Many Irish schools use their library as a multi purpose room. Double sided book trolleys and the colourful Bluebell double sided book trolley let you move collections around the room or between classrooms. Our mobile book browser brings a mini library straight into the classroom, with strong castors and deep browser bays that keep books visible and easy to choose.
Special storage for big books and files
Early years teachers often struggle to store oversized story books. The dedicated Big Book storage unit solves this with deep vertical compartments and a sloping display front. For teacher resources and school records we build made to measure lever arch units so files stay tidy and accessible.
Creating inviting reading areas
Seating is just as important as shelving. Our innovative mobile library couch seats up to 28 children on colourful, easy clean cushions, all on a compact wheeled base. The clever book and cushion coloured storage unit combines browser bays with a bench seat and storage for the cushions themselves. For story time, assemblies and author visits, sturdy children's benches provide extra seating that can be moved as needed.
Making the most of limited space
Where space is tight we usually recommend taller 5 shelf bookcases against the walls combined with mobile book trolleys and a mobile library couch in the centre. The book & cushion unit is ideal for a reading corner in a classroom where you do not have a separate library room.
Related reading
To develop reading spaces right across the school, you might also like our guide to shaped noticeboards, our classroom furniture sizing guide and our ASD workstation article. For schools where the hall doubles as a reading and assembly space, our PE equipment storage article is also helpful.
Irish made quality with full service
All ABAL library furniture is manufactured in Clonbullogue, Co. Offaly using robust materials designed for school life, and fitted with quality castors where units are mobile. We offer a full service: we can help you plan your layout, build the units to suit your space and deliver and assemble everything on site so the library is ready to use straight away.
Planning your library refresh
If you are thinking about upgrading your school library, start by listing what is working, what is overcrowded and where pupils like to sit. Then decide what mix of bookcases, trolleys and seating will best support reading in your school. ABAL Educational Supplies can recommend a package of bookcases, trolleys, browsers and seating tailored to your space, with free delivery and assembly anywhere in Ireland.
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