In 2000, the Shreve Memorial Library system decided to make its services more accessible by constructing new branch facilities in highly visible areas of the community where residents shop, work, or attend school. The goal was to provide learning annexes for all of Shreveport’s citizens. Each branch provides dedicated areas for programs, meetings, and tutoring, along with adequate space for collections, and sufficient parking. The West Shreveport Branch, located in a semi-rural but quickly developing area of Shreveport, was one of five branch libraries built in the second phase of this expansion. Conceived as a village of distinct learning centers, the design of the library emphasized the dynamic link between the excitement of a children’s library and the emerging force of technology in libraries. The cylindrical children’s library served as a pivotal point in the organization of the building masses. Envisioned as a shelter of tree canopies, the children’s library was designed to stimulate children’s imaginations and create a sense of adventure. In addition, large windows in the reading areas provided both north light and views to the adjacent wooded area.