Everna
TM
by Primary Reading Range
Solutions to support primary literacy skills.
Everna™ Primary Reading Range Empower young people to explore literature, expand their horizons and improve literacy by creating wonderfully welcoming and ageappropriate spaces with the Everna™ range. The five solutions support a variety of reading and learning styles - seating is located near easily accessible book stock and a variety of shelving encourages browsing and autonomy Use the Everna™ Primary Reading range to create areas appropriate for the age-range, space available and book stock.
Encourage browsing by providing multiple opportunities to explore and select books and materials.
Promote reading for pleasure by incorporating comfortable cosy seating areas to curl up with a book.
Develop lifelong readers. Reading for enjoyment is a focus area for the National Literacy Trusts Primary Literacy Guide (2020/21) and Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell has launched her Life-changing Libraries project, which highlights the importance of library spaces for primary schools. Decades of research show a reader for pleasure is more likely to be happier, healthier, to do better at school – all irrespective of background. Follow our three-step process to create your space to support primary literacy skills. As easy as 1, 2, 3...
Get more usage from your spaces. Inspire and engage students and staff, maximising utilisation and creating spaces that inspire.
1. Select your module
Everna™ Primary Reading Range STEP 1. Select your module Cultivating a space in the library that children can activate and own sends a strong signal they are valued and welcome. Choose from our four pre-defined solutions, with options to create spaces with a considered balance of book capacity and browsing opportunities or offer more stock capacity or more presentation shelving in your space. Each module is different and offers you a specific: • • •
Space requirement Book capacity Recommended number of students
Each module has three options: A – optimise engagement by increasing the number of displays and seating options. It focuses on providing immediate access to teens favourite literature. B – a balance between presentation and book stock capacity if the space is limited. It optimises the mix between seats, storage and displays. C – maximises storage capacity for libraries with a smaller footprint and large literature stock (books). *Our from cost includes delivery to mainland UK destinations and full installation **Our from prices do not include extra loose elements, e.g., bean bags, browsers, Claria™ etc.
STEP 1. Module 1
STEP 1. Module 2
STEP 1. Module 3
STEP 1. Module 4
Everna™ Primary Reading Range STEP 1. Module 1 Limited space? Create a welcoming open corner with a mix of browsing and seating options to encourage reading for pleasure.
*This cost includes delivery to mainland UK destinations and full installation ** Our from prices do not include extra loose elements, e.g., bean bags, browsers, Claria™ etc.
A – Maximise presentation Maximum presentation of book stock, browsing and engagement. Book capacity 180
B – A perfect mix Mixed browsing and face out display to maximise engagement. Book capacity 561
C – Maximise capacity Maximum book capacity when space is limited. Book capacity 1098
Everna™ Primary Reading Range STEP 1. Module 2 Our cosy double-width and single dens are the perfect place to curl up with a book, whilst maintaining excellent sightlines.
*This cost includes delivery to mainland UK destinations and full installation ** Our from prices do not include extra loose elements, e.g., bean bags, browsers, Claria™ etc.
A – Maximise presentation Maximum presentation of book stock, browsing and engagement Book capacity 180
B – A perfect mix Mixed browsing and face out display to maximise engagement Book capacity 561
C – Maximise capacity Maximum book capacity when space is limited Book capacity 1281
Everna™ Primary Reading Range STEP 1. Module 3. Create the ultimate KS2 reading space with plentiful seating in cosy dens, within easy reach of their next reading opportunity.
*This cost includes delivery to mainland UK destinations and full installation ** Our from prices do not include extra loose elements, e.g., bean bags, browsers, Claria™ etc.
A – Maximise presentation Maximum presentation of book stock, browsing and engagement Book capacity 168
B – A perfect mix Mixed browsing and face out display to maximise engagement Book capacity 561
C – Maximise capacity Maximum book capacity when space is limited Book capacity 1464
Everna™ Primary Reading Range STEP 1. Module 4 Looking for the WOW factor? Make a statement with the ultimate activity or storytelling space, encourage creativity and engagement without disturbing other library users.
*This cost includes delivery to mainland UK destinations and full installation ** Our from prices do not include extra loose elements, e.g., bean bags, browsers, Claria™ etc.
A – Maximise presentation Maximum presentation of book stock, browsing and engagement Book capacity 159
B – A perfect mix Mixed browsing and face out display to maximise engagement Book capacity 528
C – Maximise capacity Maximum book capacity when space is limited Book capacity 1401
2. Choose your colour scheme
Everna™ Primary Reading Range STEP 2. Our carefully curated collection of colours has been selected to complement most library design schemes with fresh, contemporary combinations, that work in isolation or with your existing decor.
These colour combinations are available on Modules 1 – 4
Vincenza Oak/Vincenza Oak
Curry Yellow/Curry Yellow
Kiwi Green/Kiwi Green
3. Add extra elements
Everna™ Primary Reading Range STEP 3. Select additional elements to complement your selected module arrangement. Choose from squishy bean bags, comfortable and configurable Claria™ and add extra storage with more browser boxes to encourage browsing. The graphic panels featured on some of our designs can also be selected here from a selected age-appropriate range. Claria™ Pick and Mix! Add additional shapes to your module design, to create infinite layouts. Can be used as a seat or a surface, ideal for collaborative discussion or relaxation, the Claria™ is light and easy to reconfigure by students and staff. Available in five distinct shapes in four heights – 300mm, 450mm, 600mm and 900mm. Browser boxes An essential for library spaces, these handy book browsers increase the browsing area of your space by encouraging patrons to flick through materials. Useful in teen reading areas for magazines, comic books, graphic novels, games and DVD's – these browsers come with either 4 or 6 compartments.
Everna™ Primary Reading Range STEP 3. Bean bags A traditional library staple, can you ever have too many bean bags?! Add additional bean bags to your selected module to increase the seating around the primary reading area. Choose from a range of bright colours to complement your colour scheme.
Printed graphics We are delighted to be able to enhance your selected module with a range of fun, attractive and ageappropriate printed graphics. Reinforce your messages around literacy and reading and signpost the dedicated kids areas of your space. Select your favourites to enhance your scheme.
For module 4 you can also select from the following three options...
Everna™ Primary Reading Range STEP 3. Carpet This highly colourful carpet is great for signposting designated reading areas. Comfortable and made with a thick and soft pile the carpet can be simply relocated when required. Younger children will enjoy selecting their coloured circle to sit in and can be used as an aid to manage seating larger groups of children.
Cushions Create a soft seating area anywhere without creating a mess using these Donut Cushions. A useful addition to any library or reading space! Designed to be easy to stack and store on a mobile trolley, younger children will love taking a cushion off the trolley when sitting down at story time. Provided in a range of funky colours, these cushions can also be used to get children quickly seated in groups.
Everna™ Delivery and Installation No hidden costs. Each of our four primary reading modules has been carefully priced to include delivery to any mainland UK address AND full installation by our experienced fitters.
The cleverly designed modules can be selected and delivered simply, ordered easily and can be installed on-site within a few days, into refurbished or new build spaces. As easy as 1, 2, 3… Our modules are flat packed and will be delivered to your site on pallets. To install our modules, you will need two flat walls and an unobstructed floor – free of radiators, pipe work, light switches so that they may fit flush to the surfaces. At WF we have an experienced and knowledgeable in-house installation team who know these modules inside and out. They are fast and efficient, and modules can be delivered and installed quickly - at a time to suit you. Together we can create amazing spaces. The WF Spaces team are award-winning interior designers, space planners, and fitout specialists.
Talk to us about flexible space planning, utilisation and our Everna™ range of library and learning space furniture.