Upon entering the library's 5,500 square-foot Children's Room, one immediately takes notice of the special entry-way treatment , spacious room size, colorful walls and decor, and numerous computers.

The special entry-way treatment (created by local artist Jolino Beserra) is composed of thousands of colorful mosaic pieces that represent various themes. The comfortable and colorful furnishings are designed to entice children and parents to spend time reading and studying together. There is even a separate Storytime Room (for weekly storytimes and special children's programs) and two study rooms for group projects, tutoring, and other learning activities.

On Opening Day, the Children's Room featured over 5,000 brand new books and other materials, including audiovisual materials such as music CDs, educational and entertainment programming on DVD, and read-along book/CD sets. Many of these items were purchased from  donations by the Alhambra Public Library Foundation. The Children's Room also includes
20 multi-function computers (4 for toddlers and pre-schoolers and 16 for older children) offering educational games, Microsoft Word word-processing programs, and internet connection capability, as well as other computers offering a Library Catalog.

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