"Great news from a techology standpoint: We are really focused on the future. The infrastructure in our new library will be comparable to what you'll find in many colleges, and the specifications for our server room are as good as those found in any modern company."
  ROBERT DERBY,
  SYSTEMS MANAGER

NEW LIBRARY/ACADEMIC CENTER

A city skyline, a school campus, even the human face, has a distinguishing feature — an outstanding landmark, an icon that announces to all the world, “This is who we are.”

The new Library/Academic Center will be that distinguishing feature for Country Day. It will tell all who step on our campus who we are: a forward-thinking community dedicated to excellence and supported by a culture of learning.

Our current library, Fayman Library, opened nearly four decades ago when enrollment was less than half of what it is today. In every regard, the school has outgrown the building. Further, the library of the ‘60’s is about as useful today as are the typewriters and mimeograph machines it used to house. The 21st Century library is the focal point of community interaction and the hub of multi-media information.

The new Library/Academic Center will be at the center of campus, the beating heart of our vibrant community. Capitalizing on the great benefit of being a one-campus school, this core structure will bring together students from Nursery through Grade 12, their teachers, parents and alumni, friends and visitors.

The 36,000 square foot building will have three floors. Its contemporary design will reflect the standards of the school while remaining true to the surrounding environment. Inside, distinct areas for learning will meet the unique needs of students of all ages. Technological resources will be abundant and forward-looking. Power, wiring, and wireless specifications are designed to handle the demands of emerging technologies.

Visitors will enter through a courtyard reflective of our temperate climate. One the first floor they will find an art gallery, Admissions Suite, Lower School Library and 35-person Multi-Media Lecture Hall. An adjacent multi-purpose room will offer “flex” space — whether auditorium seating for 150, performance, testing, or meeting space. The second floor will house the Middle and Upper School Library that will include seminar rooms for small group work, and the Learning Resource Center for mentoring and tutoring. The third floor will have staff offices and the board conference room.