The Apollo Middle School library underwent a major renovation funded by Nashville. The renovation was guided by contractors, library directors, designers, architects, and school leaders. The space was redesigned with bright colors, new lighting, furniture, and shelving to be more student-friendly. Production rooms, a maker space, 3D printers, and other technology were added to create a warm, inviting, and collaborative learning environment.

1. This was Apollo Middle’s Library
before the renovation.

2. Funding for this amazing idea soon created some major
changes.

3. Guided by some of Nashville’s finest:
hardworking contractors, amazing library
directors, interior designers, architects, MNPS
leaders, IT supporters, school administrators, and
project managers.

6. The space was redesigned with students’
needs in mind.

7. Colors were brightened…lighting was
installed, shelves were painted and
revitalized.

8. New furniture was purchased…

9. New shelving was added…

10. A full classroom was created for teaching
in the library.

11. Students got to help choose our vibrant
color scheme!

12. Production rooms were
built for collaborative
projects.

13. A self-checkout station was installed.

14. Student-friendly furniture made the space
warm and inviting.

15. Areas
were
redefined,
such as
this one
for playing
chess.

16. And this one for quiet reading/study.

17. A Cyber Café was made for students to
eat in the library.

18. Books found new homes on the shelves…

19. iPads were provided for students to sign
in when they visit the library.

20. And a MakerSpace was created!

21. With video production equipment,
iMac computers, and lots of supplies
for creative discovery!

22. Both schools also each got their very own
3-D printer!

23. And though this space is beautiful and
impressive on its own…

24. Using the Charging Lockers for storing
devices!

25. Filming
commercials in
the production
room!

26. Students browse for books using QR
codes!

28. Relaxing upstairs…

31. We even hosted a book fair in the
classroom!

32. Complete with garage door, of course!

33. Our first 3-D printed
item!

34. Yet another MakerBot Creation!

35. THANK YOU to all of the
amazing people who made
this library possible!
Because of you, middle
school students now ask
to LIVE in the library.
(Trust me, there is NO
higher compliment!)