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reconfigure the spaces easily within the library to cater to various needs of the school .
The Library is also a social hub where many students love to come to the Library to meet their friends to study , read or bond over board games .
“ Every time I step into the library , I feel a sense of refreshment .” says Dr . Lee Lye Hin , a senior Chinese educator . Choo Yi Ming of FN302 shares , “ It is a good place for resources whenever I want to write my English or Chinese essays . It is also very good for projects when I need to draw inspiration from the many book series that are available in the library .” Killian Lee Muliady of ML201 , comes to the library because of the peaceful environment it provides where he could study quietly without any disturbance . “ The library helps me relive what it means to be a child ,” according to Colin Toh of MN516 . “ It was just a lovely idea that the library was given so much prominence .” Mrs . Janet Kwok concludes .
Art educator Mr . Michael Ee , an alumnus who has fond memories of his schooling days in the Beurel , shares , “ Come to the library . There ’ s a lot that you cannot find on the internet that ’ s here . And that it is in better colour because it is not a screen that is staring at you . It ’ s in print and the colours are vibrant . It ’ s lush and I think that you will find that there are lots of beautiful voices that will speak to you through these books .”
The vision for the Beurel is to make lifelong learning possible for all students . It represents an investment in a better tomorrow through creation of new knowledge . It is no longer just a repository of information but a vibrant hub where knowledge meets technology . To this end , the Beurel offers the physical and virtual spaces that are an integral part of a holistic education that provides continuous opportunities for learning for all at SJI . By offering all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge they need to be informed and engaged citizens of the world , we prepare them to be world ready youths . As such , we seek to continue to undergo changes and upgrading in response to changes in technology and the world around us .