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The Teaching Librarian 26.1 41 natural and human-made decor that encourages calm, focus, relaxation and curiosity while creating a welcoming environment. Simple but engaging games and puzzles that encourage play, mental focus and problem solving. Flexible and inviting seating that can encourage collaboration or solitude as needed. Soothing images, materials and objects to allow students to pause and reset when needed. continued on page 42 "Libraries are about freedom. Freedom to read, freedom of ideas, freedom of communication. They are about education (which is not a process that finishes the day we leave school or university), about entertainment, about making safe spaces, and about access to information. -- Neil Gaiman